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

Eilrich, 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 Eilrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eilrich in America

Eilrich is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eilrich surname appeared 130 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 Eilrich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eilrich 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 Eilrich

The surname Eilrich has its origins in Germany, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Germanic words "adel," meaning noble, and "ric," meaning powerful or wealthy. Originally, it was likely a descriptive surname given to individuals of noble or high-ranking status.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eilrich can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Eylrich" and "Eylricus," reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

In the 14th century, the name Eilrich is mentioned in the Stadtbücher von Nürnberg, a collection of city records from the city of Nuremberg. This suggests that the name was prevalent in this region during that period.

Notable historical figures bearing the surname Eilrich include Johann Eilrich (1567-1629), a German composer and organist known for his contributions to sacred music during the Renaissance era. Another prominent figure was Heinrich Eilrich (1802-1871), a German politician and judge who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives.

In the 16th century, there are records of an Eilrich family residing in the town of Schmalkalden, located in the present-day state of Thuringia, Germany. This family was known for their involvement in the local textile industry.

The name Eilrich has also been associated with various place names throughout Germany. For instance, the village of Eilrich in the state of Hesse is believed to have derived its name from an individual named Eilrich who once owned or resided in that area.

Other notable individuals with the surname Eilrich include:

1. Wilhelm Eilrich (1825-1902), a German artist known for his landscapes and genre paintings.
2. Joachim Eilrich (1678-1756), a German theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig.
3. Otto Eilrich (1891-1968), a German architect and urban planner who worked on several projects in Berlin during the early 20th century.
4. Valentin Eilrich (1523-1592), a German theologian and reformer who played a role in the Protestant Reformation.
5. Christoph Eilrich (1561-1623), a German composer and organist who worked in various churches and courts throughout his career.

While the surname Eilrich may not be as common today, its historical roots and association with nobility and influential figures in various fields make it a significant part of Germany's cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eilrich

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

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 Eilrich 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 Eilrich 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 Eilrich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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