Explore the Family Name Garlich
The meaning of Garlich
1. German: variant of Gerlach and Gerlich. 2. Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Grlić or Slovenian Gerlič (see Gerlich).
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How common is the last name Garlich in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Garlich has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Garlich ranked 104,819 in popularity among all surnames, but by 2010, its ranking dropped to 126,018 – a decrease of 20.22 percent. The number of individuals bearing the Garlich surname likewise fell from 158 in 2000 to 136 in 2010, marking a decrease of 13.92 percent. This trend was reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which dropped from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, a fall of 16.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,819 | #126,018 | -20.22% |
| Count | 158 | 136 | -13.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Garlich
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Garlich surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.47 percent and while it remained high in 2010 at 94.85 percent, it represented a slight decrease of 2.69 percent. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 94.85% | -2.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |