Explore the Family Name Redlich
The meaning of Redlich
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a responsible or honest person, from Middle High German redelich ‘upright, honest’ (an adjective derived from Old High German reda ‘justification, account’), modern German redlich. As a Jewish surname it is mainly artificial. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Otto, Fritz, Heinz, Raimund. Jewish Meyer, Nirit, Uri, Yaron.
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How common is the last name Redlich in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Redlich" experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,342 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 37,792, marking a 6.93% decrease. The total count of people with the surname also decreased during this period from 603 to 588, representing a 2.49% reduction. The proportion of the population with the surname per 100k fell by 9.09%, going from 0.22 to 0.20.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #37,792 | -6.93% |
| Count | 603 | 588 | -2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Redlich
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity of individuals with the Redlich surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this name identified as White (95.02%), followed by Hispanic (2.49%). A small percentage identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.83%), and Two or More Races (1%). However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as White (93.71%), there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (3.57%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.53%). Those identifying as Two or More Races saw a minor increase to 1.02%. During this period, the percentage of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 93.71% | -1.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 3.57% | 43.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.02% | 2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |