Ehrlich

Ehrlich Meaning & Origin

About Ehrlich
The surname Ehrlich is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "êrlîch," meaning "honest" or "honorable." It was originally a nickname given to individuals who were known for their integrity and uprightness. Over time, the name Ehrlich became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found among Jewish communities as well.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ehrlich is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ehrlich: 6,031
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5747
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ehrlich based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARLX
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E064020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 L IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈərlɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARLX', 'ARLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E642

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ehrlich in Braille

Here's how to represent Ehrlich in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ehrlich in braille

How to sign the name Ehrlich using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ehrlich using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ehrlich in sign language

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