Surname リヒター (Richter 
, リヒター) , globally, is a widespread cognomen. The family name リヒター is characteristic of Western Europe, particularly Germany, where it is a common surname, Austria, where it is quite a common surname, and Liechtenstein (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, this name is the most popular in Germany, the United States, and Brazil. Much less frequently, リヒター is the forename as well as the last name.