About Reich
The surname Reich is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Middle High German word "riechen," meaning "to smell," and may have been a nickname for someone with a keen sense of smell. Alternatively, it can be derived from the Old High German word "rihhi," meaning "rich" or "powerful," and may have been a status name for someone of wealth or influence. The surname Reich can also be Jewish in origin, derived from the Yiddish word "raykh," meaning "rich" or "wealthy," and may have been an occupational name for a wealthy individual or a nickname for someone who acted in a regal manner.
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The surname Reich is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reich based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Reich is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Reich in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Reich using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.