| ![Show Contents]() Richman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of RichmanWhat does the name Richman mean? The German state of Bavaria is the ancestral home of the Richman family. Richman is a local name. Richman is a name for someone who lived in Bavaria, where the Richman 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 Richman familyThe surname Richman 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 Richman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Richman research. Another 176 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1642, 1702, 1703, 1715, 1737, 1744, 1777, 1849, 1882 and 1903 are included under the topic Early Richman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Richman Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Richman include Reichmann, Reichman, Reichmen, Richmann, Richman, Richmen, Reichmanner, Reichmaenner, Richmanner, Richmaenner, Rickman, Rickmen, Reychman, Reychmann and many more. Early Notables of the Richman familyTheodor Reichmann (1849-1903), a German baritone from Rostock who joined the Vienna Opera in 1882, noted for his roles in Wagnerian Opera in Bayreuth; and Captian...
Another 26 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Richman Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Richman Rankingthe United States, the name Richman is the 5,435th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
| Richman migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Richmans to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Richman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Margaret Richman, who arrived in Maryland in 1660 2
Richman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Eliza Richman, who arrived in Virginia in 1702 2
- Hans Richman, aged 38, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1741 2
- Hans Richman, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1741
- Adam Richman, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1743 2
- John Richman, who landed in North Carolina in 1748 2
Richman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Henry Richman, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1803 2
| Richman migration to Australia | + |
Richman Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Frances Richman, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Thomas Harrison" in 1839 3
- Henry John Richman, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Thomas Harrison" in 1839 3
- John Henry Richman, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Thomas Harrison" in 1839 3
- Sophia Richman, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Thomas Harrison" in 1839 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Richman (post 1700) | + |
- Peter Mark Richman (1927-2021), born Marvin Jack Richman, an American actor in films and on television who appeared in about 30 films and 130 television series from the 1950s before his retirement in 2011
- Sheldon Richman, American political writer and academic
- Keith Richman, American politician, Member of the California State Assembly (2000-2006)
- Josh Richman (b. 1965), American actor and director, known for his work in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), Natural Born Killers (1994) and Heathers (1988)
- Jonathan Richman (b. 1951), American indie musician, founder of The Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band in 1970
- Jeffrey Richman, American writer, producer and actor
- Harry Richman (1895-1972), born Harold Reichman, American entertainer
- Douglas Richman (b. 1943), American medical virologist
- Charles Richman (1865-1940), American film actor who appeared in 66 films between 1914 and 1939
- ... (Another 25 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
- "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)
- State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) THOMAS HARRISON 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839ThomasHarrison.htm
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