Explore the Family Name Irick
The meaning of Irick
Altered form of German Eirich or Eurich or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Irick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Irick has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 14,778 to 15,325, a change of -3.7%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.85%, rising from 1,843 people in 2000 to 1,914 in 2010. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -4.41% over the same ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,778 | #15,325 | -3.7% |
| Count | 1,843 | 1,914 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.65 | -4.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Irick
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the last name Irick have become more diverse over time. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races have both seen significant increases, by 90.91% and 114.08% respectively between 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of people with this surname who identify as Hispanic also rose by 87.38% within the same period. On the other hand, there was a small decrease in the proportions identifying as White (from 78.51% to 77.06%) and Black (from 19.05% to 18.44%). The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a modest increase of 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.51% | 77.06% | -1.85% |
| Black | 19.05% | 18.44% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.93% | 87.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 1.52% | 114.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.63% | 90.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.42% | 10.53% |