Ehrlich

Meaning

Honest or honorable, derived from the German word for 'honest.'

Etymology

From Middle High German 'ehrlich' meaning honest or honorable, originally used as a descriptive epithet or virtue name. The surname became established in German and Jewish communities as a mark of character or reputation.

About the Ehrlich Surname

A German descriptive surname indicating an honest or honorable person, adopted by both Christian and Jewish populations. The name reflects medieval German virtue-naming traditions.

Distribution

Germany, Austria, and Jewish communities across Central and Eastern Europe.

Notable Bearers

Paul Ehrlich (bacteriologist), Gretel Ehrlich (writer)

People with the Ehrlich Surname