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

Eyrich, 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 Eyrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eyrich in America

Eyrich is the 38640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eyrich surname appeared 572 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 Eyrich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eyrich 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 Eyrich

The surname Eyrich originated in Germany, particularly in the southern regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "eich," meaning "oak," and was likely an occupational name for someone who lived or worked near an oak tree or forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Eyrich name dates back to the 13th century, found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the Duchy of Saxony. In this record, a certain "Conradus Eyrichen" is mentioned as a witness to a legal transaction.

The Eyrich surname appears to have been particularly prevalent in the town of Nürnberg (Nuremberg) during the 15th and 16th centuries. Several notable individuals bearing this name hailed from this region, such as Hans Eyrich (1437-1511), a renowned goldsmith and engraver who worked for the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I.

Another prominent figure was Michael Eyrich (1523-1588), a Lutheran theologian and reformer who served as the rector of the University of Tübingen. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and authored several influential theological works.

In the 17th century, the Eyrich surname is recorded in various church registers and tax records, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Franconia. One notable individual from this era was Johann Georg Eyrich (1628-1701), a respected painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and religious scenes.

The spelling of the surname has undergone some variations over time, with alternative forms such as Eyrichen, Eirich, and Eirich appearing in historical records. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names, such as the town of Eirich in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Eyrich surname in more recent history is Johann Jakob Eyrich (1792-1868), a German writer and poet who gained recognition for his lyrical works and contributions to the Romantic literary movement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eyrich

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

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

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