2000
#36,630
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 576
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.21
Very Rare Last name
Laurich
A surname derived from the German topographic name for someone living near a laurel tree or laurel grove.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 583 Americans carry the last name Laurich. That puts it at #45,381 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 587,915 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Laurich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
583
1 in 587,915
Census rank
#45,381
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
508
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 508 bearers of the surname Laurich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 45381st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Laurich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Laurich
The surname Laurich has its roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and Austria. It is believed to have originated sometime during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laurich can be found in a document from the city of Nuremberg, dated 1387. This particular document refers to a person named Hans Laurich, who was a prominent merchant and member of the local guild.
The name Laurich is thought to be derived from the Germanic word "laur," which means "laurel." The laurel was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Roman times, and this association may have influenced the adoption of the name in German-speaking regions.
In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Laurich residing in the town of Rottenburg am Neckar, located in the modern-day state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This family was involved in the local wine trade and held a respected position within the community.
One notable individual with the surname Laurich was Johann Laurich, a German composer and organist who lived during the 17th century (1627-1701). He was known for his contributions to the development of the organ concerto genre and served as the court organist in Weissenfels, Saxony.
Another prominent figure with the Laurich name was Friedrich Laurich (1778-1848), a German artist and engraver. He was born in Dresden and is best known for his intricate engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes from various regions of Germany.
In the 19th century, a family named Laurich settled in the town of Schwäbisch Hall, located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. This branch of the Laurich family was involved in the local textile industry and played a significant role in the town's economic development.
One of the most famous individuals with the surname Laurich was Ernst Laurich (1891-1970), a German-born American painter and illustrator. He is renowned for his vibrant and expressive paintings, many of which depict scenes from everyday life in New York City, where he lived and worked for most of his career.
While the surname Laurich is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, musicians, artists, and industrialists, spanning several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Laurich
Among Census respondents with the surname Laurich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Laurich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Laurich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 473
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 14
- Two or more races2.4% · 12
- Black or African American0.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Laurich
Laurich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#41,799
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 520
-56 bearers (-9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.18
Rank movement Down 5,169 places
2020
#45,381
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 508
-12 bearers (-2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Down 3,582 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #36,630 | 576 | 0.21 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #41,799 | 520 | 0.18 | -56 bearers (-9.7%) | Down 5,169 places |
| 2020 | #45,381 | 508 | 0.17 | -12 bearers (-2.3%) | Down 3,582 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Laurich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,799 | #45,381 | -8.6% |
| Count | 520 | 508 | -2.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Laurich bearers went from 520 to 508 (-2.3% change). The surname moved down 3,582 positions in the national ranking, going from #41,799 to #45,381.
FAQ
Laurich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Laurich?
Name Census estimates that about 583 living Americans carry the surname Laurich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 587,915 residents.
How common is Laurich?
Laurich ranks #45,381 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 508 people with the surname Laurich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (583), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.17 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Laurich.
Has Laurich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Laurich went from 520 recorded bearers to 508. That is a decrease of 12 (-2.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #41,799 to #45,381.
What does the Census say about the background of Laurich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Laurich, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Laurich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (473 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Laurich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (2.8%), Two or More Races (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Laurich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Laurich mean?
A surname derived from the German topographic name for someone living near a laurel tree or laurel grove. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Laurich (0.17 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Laurich?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.