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

Eurich, 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 Eurich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eurich in America

Eurich is the 22113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eurich surname appeared 1,170 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 Eurich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eurich 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 Eurich

The surname EURICH originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "Eurich," which means "fortunate" or "prosperous." This name was likely given to individuals who were perceived as being lucky or successful in their endeavors.

The earliest recorded instances of the EURICH surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. In these areas, the name was often associated with families of noble or affluent backgrounds, reflecting the positive connotations of the word from which it originated.

One notable historical figure bearing the EURICH surname was Johann EURICH, a German scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century (1520-1588). He was renowned for his contributions to the study of ancient texts and his writings on theological matters during the Protestant Reformation.

Another prominent individual was Christoph EURICH (1678-1744), a German architect and master builder who was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Nuremberg during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, a man named Friedrich EURICH (1821-1887) gained recognition as a successful industrialist and entrepreneur in the city of Cologne. He founded a textile manufacturing company that became one of the largest and most prosperous businesses in the region.

It is also worth noting that variations of the EURICH spelling, such as EURICH, EUERICH, and EUERICH, were sometimes used in different regions or time periods. Additionally, the name was occasionally associated with certain place names, such as the town of Euerbach in Bavaria, which may have influenced the spelling or pronunciation of the surname in some cases.

One final notable figure bearing the EURICH surname was Katharina EURICH (1867-1945), a German painter and artist who was celebrated for her landscapes and still-life paintings in the Impressionist style. Her works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout Germany during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eurich

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

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

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