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

Ohlrich, 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 Ohlrich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ohlrich in America

Ohlrich is the 46037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ohlrich surname appeared 463 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 Ohlrich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ohlrich 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 Ohlrich

The surname OHLRICH is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German words "odel," meaning noble or wealthy, and "rich," meaning powerful or mighty. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone of noble birth or high social standing.

The earliest recorded instances of the OHLRICH surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Saxony. In these early records, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Odelrich, Odelricus, and Odelreich, reflecting the linguistic and scribal variations of the time.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the OHLRICH name was a knight named Odelricus von Nürnberg, who lived in the 13th century and fought in the Crusades. His name is mentioned in several medieval chronicles and records related to the Crusades.

In the 14th century, the OHLRICH surname is found in various official records and documents, including the Stadtbücher (town books) of several German cities. For example, an entry from the year 1375 in the Stadtbuch of Erfurt mentions a merchant named Johann Odelrich, who traded in textiles and spices.

During the 16th century, the OHLRICH name gained prominence with the birth of Hans Ohlrich (1503-1574), a renowned German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, were widely celebrated and can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

Another notable individual with the OHLRICH surname was Johannes Ohlrich (1640-1712), a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Leipzig. He wrote extensively on topics such as ethics, metaphysics, and natural philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, the OHLRICH name was associated with the German composer and organist Christoph Ohlrich (1718-1788), who served as the court organist for the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. His compositions, which included organ works and church music, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

While the OHLRICH surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its historical significance and connections to the German nobility and cultural figures of the past remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ohlrich

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

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

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