Reichl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Reichl family

The surname Reichl was first found in Switzerland, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Reichl family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reichl research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1277, 1286, 1342, 1356, 1610, 1635, 1637, 1645, 1667, 1697, 1717, 1720 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Reichl History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Reichl Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Reich, Reiche, Reichs, Reicher, Reick, Reicke, Reicker, Reichers, Rike, Ryke, Rycke, Reichle, Reichel, Riker and many more.

Early Notables of the Reichl family

Notables of the time with the surname Reichl were Petrus Reich von Reichenstein, who was the Bishop of Basel in 1286. Gottfried Reiche (1667-1734), was German trumpet player and composer of the Baroque era, Johann Sebastian Bach's chief trumpeter. Julius Reichelt (1637-1717), was a German mathematician and astronomer who may have set up the first observatory in the city of Strasbourg. The...
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Reichl migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Reichl Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Adolph Reichl, aged 43, who arrived in America, in 1893
Anna Reichl, aged 20, who arrived in America, in 1895

Reichl Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Franz Reichl, aged 24, who arrived in America, in 1902
Georg Reichl, aged 26, who arrived in America from Veirdorf, Austria, in 1903
Franz Reichl, aged 26, who arrived in America from Kortvelyes, Hungary, in 1908
Anna Reichl, aged 22, who arrived in America from Kempten, Germany, in 1908
Johann Reichl, aged 24, who arrived in America from Lembach, Hungary, in 1909
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Contemporary Notables of the name Reichl (post 1700) +

Ruth Reichl (b. 1948), American food writer, co-producer of PBS's Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie