About Reiche
The surname Reiche is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is 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. Another possibility is that it originated from the Old High German word "rihhi," meaning "rich" or "powerful," and could have been a surname given to someone of high social status or wealth. Additionally, Reiche could also be a variant spelling of the surname Reich, which means "empire" or "realm" in German and may have been a name given to someone associated with a ruler or a person who lived near a royal residence.
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The surname Reiche is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reiche based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Reiche in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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