Rickert is a surname of German origin. Notable people with the surname include: Heinrich Rickert (1863–1936), German philosopher Heinrich Edwin Rickert (1833–1902), German journalist and liberal politician Ludwig Rickert (1897–1963), mayor of Bonn M. Rickert (born 1959), American writer Rick Rickert (born 1983), American-born basketball player Shirley Jean Rickert 1926–2009), American child actress See also Rickert v. Public Disclosure Commission, Washington State Supreme Court case Surnames from given names