How common is the Lerch surname?

There are approximately 3,000 people with the surname Lerch in the United States.

Are there Lerch soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 74 soldiers with the Lerch surname appear in Civil War records.

Lerch

Q: What does the surname Lerch mean?

The surname Lerch means "Possibly derived from the larch tree (German 'Lärche') or from a personal name.". It is of German/Swiss origin.

Occupational

Meaning

Possibly derived from the larch tree (German 'Lärche') or from a personal name.

Etymology

The surname may derive from the German word for larch tree ('Lärche'), suggesting an occupational origin for someone who worked with larch wood. Alternatively, it may derive from a Germanic personal name element.

About the Lerch Surname

A German surname likely derived from either the larch tree or a personal name element. The name reflects the German tradition of creating surnames from natural features and occupations.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,000 bearers in the United States #2,235 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in German-speaking regions, particularly Switzerland and southern Germany.

Lerch Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Lerch Surname

Oliver B. Lerch

Quick Facts

Origin: German/Swiss
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 3,000

War Records

74 soldiers with the Lerch surname found in Civil War records.

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