Explore the Family Name Ehrich
The meaning of Ehrich
North German: from a variant of the personal name Erich, from Old Norse Eiríkr (see Eric 1). The spelling of the first syllable has been influenced by German names beginning with Ehr- such as Ehrhardt. Some characteristic forenames: German Manfred, Gunter.
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How common is the last name Ehrich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ehrich has seen changes in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 28,856 but dropped slightly to 29,740 by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 3.06%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Ehrich name increased slightly from 776 in 2000 to 791 in 2010, signifying an increase of about 1.93%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.9%, suggesting that while the count of individuals with this surname increased, its overall prevalence compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,856 | #29,740 | -3.06% |
| Count | 776 | 791 | 1.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.27 | -6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ehrich
When it comes to the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Ehrich, data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some shifts between 2000 and 2010. For example, the percentage of those identifying as white dropped slightly from 95.75% to 92.16%. On the other hand, percentages for those identifying as Hispanic or Black saw considerable increases, going from 1.16% to 2.91% and 1.03% to 2.78% respectively. The percentage of those who identify with two or more races also rose from 0.64% to 0.88%. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages remained at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.75% | 92.16% | -3.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.91% | 150.86% |
| Black | 1.03% | 2.78% | 169.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0.88% | 37.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |