Find out how popular the last name Eckrich is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Eckrich.

Eckrich, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Eckrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eckrich in America

Eckrich is the 41426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eckrich surname appeared 525 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Eckrich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eckrich to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Eckrich

The surname ECKRICH originates from Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from a Germanic word meaning "rich" or "wealthy," possibly referring to a prosperous individual or family.

The earliest recorded instances of the ECKRICH surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of present-day Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. The name appeared in historical records and documents, such as town registers and church records, with spellings like "Eckrich," "Ekkrich," and "Eckerichs."

One of the earliest known bearers of the ECKRICH name was Hans Eckrich, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg, who lived during the late 15th century. His name appears in trade records and business transactions from that period.

In the 16th century, the ECKRICH surname gained prominence with the birth of Johann Eckrich (1518-1589), a renowned German theologian and scholar. He was known for his contributions to the Protestant Reformation and his writings on religious doctrine.

Another notable figure was Carl Eckrich (1756-1831), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and urban projects in Berlin during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

The ECKRICH surname also has connections to several place names in Germany, such as the village of Eckrich in Lower Saxony and the town of Eckrichsheim in Bavaria. These place names may have influenced the surname's origins or vice versa.

Other notable individuals with the ECKRICH surname include:

1. Friedrich Eckrich (1861-1939), a German businessman and industrialist who founded the Eckrich Meat Company, which became a prominent producer of sausages and processed meats.

2. Gertrude Eckrich (1892-1977), a German-American author and translator who published several works on German literature and culture.

3. Karl Eckrich (1901-1982), a German politician and member of the Nazi Party during the Third Reich.

4. Heinz Eckrich (1925-2011), a German-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who expanded the Eckrich Meat Company into a successful international business.

5. Gisela Eckrich (born 1950), a German artist known for her abstract paintings and sculptures, which have been exhibited in galleries across Europe.

While the ECKRICH surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration patterns. However, the origins and historical significance of this name can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it has left a lasting legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eckrich

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Eckrich.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Eckrich was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Eckrich has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Eckrich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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