Explore the Family Name Erlichman
The meaning of Erlichman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ehrlich. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Yehuda, Yisrael.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Erlichman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, data indicates the surname Erlichman has seen a slight surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000 the name ranked 74,957th in the United States and by 2010 it had moved up to 72,105th – a progression of 3.8%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 240 to 270, marking an increase of 12.5%. However, the proportion of Erlichmans per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #72,105 | 3.8% |
| Count | 240 | 270 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Erlichman
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity tied to the Erlichman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there was a very small shift in its ethnic make-up from 2000 to 2010. The most significant change within this period was a decrease in those identifying as White, which fell from 95.42% to 92.96%, a 2.58% reduction. Additionally, the data reveals a new emergence of Erlichmans identifying with two or more ethnicities and Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 2.59% and 1.85% respectively in 2010. There were no changes observed in the groups Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.42% | 92.96% | -2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |