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

Estrich, 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 Estrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Estrich in America

Estrich is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Estrich surname appeared 182 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 Estrich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Estrich 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 Estrich

The surname Estrich has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "osterīchi," which means "eastern realm" or "eastern kingdom." This term was initially used to refer to the territory that later became known as Austria.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Estrich can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Reichenbacensis, a 12th-century manuscript from the Reichenbach Abbey in Bavaria. The document mentions an individual named "Dietricus de Osterriche," which translates to "Dietrich of Austria."

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Heinrich von Estrich was recorded as a knight and loyal supporter of King Rudolf I of Habsburg. He played a significant role in the Battle of Marchfeld in 1278, where Rudolf I defeated King Ottokar II of Bohemia.

During the 15th century, a prominent scholar named Johann Estrich (1438-1507) from Saxony made significant contributions to the field of theology. He served as a professor at the University of Leipzig and was highly regarded for his teachings on biblical exegesis.

Another historical figure with the surname Estrich was Hans Estrich (1520-1583), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. His works were influenced by the Renaissance and Mannerist styles, and he is particularly known for his engravings and woodcuts depicting biblical scenes and mythological subjects.

In the 18th century, a notable German composer named Johann Philipp Estrich (1732-1788) gained recognition for his contributions to the development of the classical style. He composed numerous symphonies, concertos, and chamber works, and his music was widely performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

The Estrich surname has also been associated with various place names in Germany, including Estrich, a town in the district of Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis in Hesse, and Estrich am Rhein, a municipality in the district of Rhein-Lahn-Kreis in Rhineland-Palatinate.

Throughout history, the Estrich surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Estrige, Estriche, and Estrick, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas in Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Estrich

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

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

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