Reichert Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Reichert last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Reichert last name
Meaning of the Reichert last name: from Richard ("powerful and hardy"). Reichert is a German form of Richard, from old Germanic words for "ruler" and "brave". The name is most common in the Palatinate, Hesse and south-west Germany, and among German settlers in Hungary. A curious detail: many Reicherts from the Palatinate emigrated to Pennsylvania and later to the American Midwest, where the name is still familiar today.
Arms associated with the Reichert name
German shields favour bold, simple designs that could be recognised from far away, a style seen in arms used by Reichert families.
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Reichert name FAQ
What does the Reichert name mean?
From Richard ("powerful and hardy"). Common variants include Reichardt, Richert, Reichart.
Where does the Reichert surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in the United States, Austria and Hungary.
Is there a Reichert coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Reichert coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).