2000
#20,055
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,237
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.46
Rare Last name
Reichle
A surname derived from a German nickname meaning "rich" or "wealthy".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,378 Americans carry the last name Reichle. That puts it at #22,036 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.40 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 248,733 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Reichle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.4K
1 in 248,733
Census rank
#22,036
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,202 bearers of the surname Reichle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.40 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 22036th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Reichle, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Reichle
The surname Reichle is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "rihhi," meaning "rich" or "powerful," combined with the diminutive suffix "-le," indicating a small or little one. This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been associated with wealth or authority, albeit on a smaller scale.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Reichle can be found in medieval German records, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Swabia. One notable historical reference is Johann Reichle, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Augsburg in the 15th century. His name appears in several municipal documents from the time, indicating his standing within the local community.
In the 16th century, the name Reichle can be found in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a family bearing the name was involved in the local textile trade. Records from this period also indicate that variants of the name, such as Reichele and Reichlen, were in use.
As the centuries passed, the Reichle name spread across various regions of Germany, with some members of the family migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable figure was Friedrich Reichle, a German-born watchmaker who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the late 18th century. His craftsmanship and innovative techniques in watchmaking earned him recognition among his contemporaries.
Another prominent individual with the Reichle surname was Theodor Reichle, a German theologian and professor who lived in the 19th century. Born in 1819 in Württemberg, he made significant contributions to the field of biblical studies and authored several influential works on the subject.
In the 20th century, Max Reichle, a German-born artist and sculptor, gained recognition for his works in bronze and stone. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and galleries across Germany and beyond.
While the name Reichle is not among the most common surnames, it has left its mark on history through the accomplishments of individuals who carried it. From merchants and artisans to scholars and artists, the Reichle name has been associated with diverse fields and achievements over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Reichle
Among Census respondents with the surname Reichle, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Reichle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Reichle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 1,078
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 54
- Two or more races4.2% · 50
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 14
- Black or African American0.2% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Reichle
Reichle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#21,348
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,227
-10 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.42
Rank movement Down 1,293 places
2020
#22,036
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,202
-25 bearers (-2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.40
Rank movement Down 688 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #20,055 | 1,237 | 0.46 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #21,348 | 1,227 | 0.42 | -10 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 1,293 places |
| 2020 | #22,036 | 1,202 | 0.40 | -25 bearers (-2.0%) | Down 688 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Reichle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,348 | #22,036 | -3.2% |
| Count | 1,227 | 1,202 | -2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.42 | 0.40 | -4.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Reichle bearers went from 1,227 to 1,202 (-2.0% change). The surname moved down 688 positions in the national ranking, going from #21,348 to #22,036.
FAQ
Reichle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Reichle?
Name Census estimates that about 1,378 living Americans carry the surname Reichle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 248,733 residents.
How common is Reichle?
Reichle ranks #22,036 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.40 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,202 people with the surname Reichle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,378), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.4 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.40 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Reichle.
Has Reichle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Reichle went from 1,227 recorded bearers to 1,202. That is a decrease of 25 (-2.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #21,348 to #22,036.
What does the Census say about the background of Reichle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Reichle, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (4.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Reichle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (1,078 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Reichle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (4.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Reichle (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Reichle mean?
A surname derived from a German nickname meaning "rich" or "wealthy". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Reichle (0.40 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Reichle?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.