Reich Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Reich last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Reich last name
Meaning of the Reich last name: rich or powerful; also a personal-name element. Reich is a German and Ashkenazi Jewish surname often explained as a nickname for a wealthy or powerful person. This last name can also derive from a personal name containing an element meaning power. A flattering meaning is not evidence of an ancestor’s wealth, rank or nobility.
Arms associated with the Reich name
A shared surname does not establish entitlement to a coat of arms; heraldry requires evidence for an individual lineage.
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Reich name FAQ
What does the Reich name mean?
Rich or powerful; also a personal-name element. Common variants include Reiche.
Where does the Reich surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Switzerland.
Is there a Reich coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Reich coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).