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

Erck, 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 Erck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Erck in America

Erck is the 50106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Erck surname appeared 418 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 Erck.

We can also compare 2010 data for Erck 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 Erck

The surname Erck has its origins in the Netherlands, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "erc," which means "inheritance" or "patrimony." This suggests that the name may have been associated with landed gentry or those who inherited property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erck can be found in the Dutch archives from the mid-1500s, where it appears as a variant spelling of the more common "Erk." These archives often documented land transactions and property ownership, lending credence to the name's connection to inheritance.

In the late 16th century, the name Erck can be found in the records of the town of Delft, where a family by that name was involved in the textile trade. Johannes Erck, born in 1578, was a prominent member of this family and is noted for his contributions to the local weaving industry.

As the Dutch expanded their influence through trade and colonization, the name Erck began to appear in various parts of the world. In the 17th century, a man named Pieter Erck was among the early Dutch settlers in the Cape Colony of South Africa. He arrived in 1652 and is recorded as one of the first Europeans to establish a permanent settlement in the region.

In the 18th century, the name Erck surfaced in the British colonies of North America. One notable bearer of the name was William Erck, who was born in New York in 1745. He served as a soldier in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.

Another prominent figure with the surname Erck was Herman Erck, a Dutch artist born in 1842. He was known for his landscape paintings and was a member of the renowned Hague School of artists in the Netherlands. Erck's works are displayed in several prestigious museums, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

Throughout its history, the name Erck has maintained a strong connection to its Dutch roots, with various spellings and variations appearing across different regions and time periods. While not a widely widespread surname, it has left a lasting legacy in the areas where it has been present, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Netherlands and its impact on global history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Erck

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

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

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