Reichman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The Reichman family name first began to be used in the German state of Bavaria. After the 12th century, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules, and names that were derived from locations became particularly common. The family name Reichman is a local surname. Originally denoting the proprietorship of an estate or influence within a village, the German preposition von, which means from or of, used with local names, was taken as a mark of aristocracy. The surname Reichman was given to someone who lived in Bavaria, where the Reichman family achieved distinction for its contribution to the region's medieval society. This surname was a nickname surname, and derived from the German words, reich, which means rich, and mann, which means man. Thus, the bearer of this name was known for his material wealth, or perhaps because he behaved in a princely or regal manner.

Early Origins of the Reichman family

The surname Reichman was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. Chronicles first mention Hatnel Richman in 1380, and one Richmannus of Bremen in 1382.

Early History of the Reichman family

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Reichman Spelling Variations

In the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Reichman include Reichmann, Reichman, Reichmen, Richmann, Richman, Richmen, Reichmanner, Reichmaenner, Richmanner, Richmaenner, Rickman, Rickmen, Reychman, Reychmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Reichman family

Prominent among members of the name Reichman in this period include

Theodor Reichmann (1849-1903), a German baritone from Rostock who joined the Vienna Opera in 1882, noted for his roles in Wagnerian Opera in Bayreuth

Reichman Ranking

In the United States, the name Reichman is the 13,942^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Reichman migration to the United States +

The great European flow of migration to North America, which began in the middle of the 17th century and continued into the 20th century, was particularly attractive to those from Bavaria who wished to escape either poverty or religious persecution. For many Bavarian tenant farmers, the chance to own their own land was a major incentive. So the widespread colonization of the United States began in 1650, when many immigrants from Germany settled in pockets in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. In Canada, German settlement centered in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Among those of this surname listed in various historical records were:

Reichman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anne Reichman, who sailed to America in 1709 with her children
Johann Georg Reichman, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1750 2
John Reichman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 2
Johann Reichman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 2

Reichman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mary Reichman, aged 39, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1832 2
Catharine Reichman, aged 4, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1832 2
Geo Reichman, aged 36, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1832 2
Henry Reichman, aged 2, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1832 2
Frederick Reichman, aged 28, who landed in Missouri in 1845 2
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Reichman Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Anni Reichman, aged 21, who landed in America, in 1906
Babe Reichman, aged 36, who landed in America from Korono, Russia, in 1906
Abraham Reichman, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States from Pacanow, Russia, in 1906
Arthur Reichman, aged 34, who settled in America, in 1910
Anna Reichman, aged 4, who landed in America from Bohoradczanja, Austria, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Reichman (post 1700) +

Rita Reichman, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York Democratic State Committee, 1964 3
Alexander F. Reichman, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1916 3
Davina Reichman, Australian business consultant
Graeme Reichman (1951-2001), Australian rules footballer
Marek Reichman (b. 1966), Industrial Designer at Aston Martin, best known as the designer of the Aston Martin One-77
Uriel Reichman (b. 1942), Israeli professor of law and former politician

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html