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

Yerrick, 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 Yerrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yerrick in America

Yerrick is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yerrick surname appeared 163 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 Yerrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yerrick 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 Yerrick

The surname Yerrick has its origins in Germany, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have originated from the Germanic elements "Ger," meaning spear, and "Ric," meaning powerful or ruler. This suggests that Yerrick could originally mean "ruler with the spear" or "powerful with the spear," indicating a warrior or leader in early German society.

Historical records show variations in the spelling of the surname due to the lack of standardized spelling during the medieval period. Some early forms include Gerich, Yerich, and Yerrich. Manuscripts from the 15th and 16th centuries in German regions such as Bavaria and the Rhineland contain references to families with these spelling variants.

One of the oldest recorded instances of the surname is found in a 1482 document from the Rhineland, mentioning a Hans Gerich, a landowner who played a significant role in local politics. This indicates that the Yerrick family held some prominence in regional affairs.

The name also appears in the 16th century records of Bavaria with the listing of a Wilhelm Yerich born in 1525, a well-known merchant who contributed to the economic development of the region. His trading activities extended beyond Bavaria, suggesting that the family had considerable influence and wealth.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various immigration records as families bearing the surname Yerrick moved to other parts of Europe and the Americas. An example is Christoph Yerrick, born in 1650, who emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1685. He became a prominent settler in the new colony, and his descendants played important roles in the development of the region.

Further notable figures include Johann Yerrick, a scholar born in 1720 in Saxony, who made significant contributions to the field of natural sciences. His works were widely recognized and respected in academic circles of the time.

Another reference is found in the Napoleonic Wars, where a Lieutenant Karl Yerrick, born in 1775, served with distinction in the Prussian army. His military career earned him numerous accolades and mention in military dispatches of the period.

In the late 19th century, records from New York document an immigrant by the name of Heinrich Yerrick, born in 1838, who established a successful business in the textile industry, contributing to the industrial growth of the city. His entrepreneurial ventures made the Yerrick name well-known in the business community.

Throughout history, the Yerrick surname has been associated with individuals who possessed leadership qualities and made significant contributions to their societies. The various historical records and notable figures bearing the name highlight its enduring legacy and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yerrick

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

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

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