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

Irick, 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 Irick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irick in America

Irick is the 15325th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irick surname appeared 1,914 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Irick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Irick 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 Irick

The surname Irick is believed to have originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "iric," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon an individual or family known for their longevity or enduring legacy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Irick can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 12th century. In these records, a nobleman named Heinrich Irick is mentioned as a landowner and vassal to the Duke of Saxony.

During the 13th century, the name appears to have spread across various regions of Germany, with variations in spelling such as "Irik," "Iryck," and "Iryke" emerging in different local dialects. These variations likely stemmed from the fluidity of orthography during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name Irick gained further prominence with the rise of a prominent merchant family in the city of Nuremberg. Johann Irick, born in 1342, was a successful trader and landowner who played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Irick was Hans Irick, a skilled blacksmith who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 15th century. His intricate metalwork and exceptional craftsmanship earned him a reputation that extended beyond the town's borders.

In the 16th century, the name Irick appeared in various records across different regions of Germany, including the Duchy of Württemberg and the Electorate of the Palatinate. One notable individual from this period was Katharina Irick, born in 1521, who gained recognition for her expertise in herbal medicine and her charitable work in caring for the sick and underprivileged.

As the centuries passed, the Irick surname continued to be documented in various parts of Germany, and later, as German immigrants settled in other parts of Europe and the Americas, the name spread to new regions. Some notable individuals with the surname Irick include:

1. Wilhelm Irick (1792-1867), a German-born painter and portraitist who immigrated to the United States and gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from American history.

2. Anna Irick (1849-1928), a German-American educator and suffragist who advocated for women's rights and played a pivotal role in establishing educational opportunities for women in the Midwest.

3. Johann Irick (1871-1942), a German-born engineer and inventor who contributed significantly to the development of early automotive technologies.

4. Emilia Irick (1901-1985), a German-American author and poet whose works explored themes of identity, immigration, and cultural assimilation.

5. Karl Irick (1927-2003), a German-born architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction and redesign of several German cities after World War II.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irick

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

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

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