Explore the Family Name Eirich
The meaning of Eirich
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Agarich, composed of the elements agi ‘point, edge (of a sword)’ + rīh ‘powerful’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eirich in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eirich has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45482nd most popular surname, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 50960th - a drop of 12.04%. The number of individuals identified with this surname also decreased during this time period, from 443 to 409, representing a 7.67% decline. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Eirich per 100,000 remained relatively consistent, dropping only slightly from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #50,960 | -12.04% |
| Count | 443 | 409 | -7.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eirich
The ethnic identity associated with the Eirich surname is primarily White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This percentage saw a minor increase from 95.49% in 2000 to 95.60% in 2010. During the same decade, there was a small decrease (-1.61%) of those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 2.48% to 2.44%. Individuals who identified as being of two or more races also experienced a reduction from 1.35% to 1.22%, a change of -9.63%. Notably, no Eirichs were reported to have Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.49% | 95.6% | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 2.48% | 2.44% | -1.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.22% | -9.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |