How common is the Richling surname?

There are approximately 300 people with the surname Richling in the United States.

Are there Richling soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 6 soldiers with the Richling surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Richling means "Possibly a diminutive form related to 'rich' (powerful) or a topographic name.". It is of German origin.

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Possibly a diminutive form related to 'rich' (powerful) or a topographic name.

May derive from Germanic 'reich' (powerful, rich) with the diminutive suffix '-ling'. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name from a place.

An obscure German surname with possible roots in descriptive or topographic origins. The name is extremely rare in modern records.

Estimated 300 bearers in the United States #4,649 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare, found primarily in German-speaking regions.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

6 soldiers with the Richling surname found in Civil War records.

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