Explore the Family Name Goerlich
The meaning of Goerlich
East German (Görlich): variant of Gerlach. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Klaus, Kurt, Reimund, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Goerlich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Goerlich saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 61,207th most popular surname, but fell to the 63,068th place by 2010, a change of -3.04%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased from 307 to 317 over the same timeframe, representing a 3.26% uptick. The proportion of Goerlichs in the population remained stable at 0.11 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #63,068 | -3.04% |
| Count | 307 | 317 | 3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Goerlich
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Goerlich name. As of 2000, the ethnicity distribution showed that a predominant 96.42% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure which slightly dropped to 93.69% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the number of Goerlichs identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.93% to 4.73%, marking a 61.43% change. No Goerlichs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 93.69% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.93% | 4.73% | 61.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |