Show ContentsWyrick History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Wyrick is of German origin, and is derived from a nickname meaning "priest spreading incense." Etymologists believe that the name Wyrick may also be derived from the personal names Wirich, Wigerich, and Wigirich, indicating descent.

Early Origins of the Wyrick family

The surname Wyrick was first found in Saarburg, where Wiricus Vogelhunt was mentioned in records dating from 1229. His name was likely passed down through his descendants as the surname Wyrick.

Early History of the Wyrick family

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Wyrick Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wyrick, Wyrich, Weihrich, Wierich, Wierig, Wierick, Weyrich and many more.

Early Notables of the Wyrick family

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Wyrick Ranking

In the United States, the name Wyrick is the 5,354th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1


United States Wyrick migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Wyrick Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Gustav Wyrick, aged 21, who landed in America from Asperg, Germany, in 1910
  • Karl Wyrick, aged 17, who immigrated to America from Asperg, Germany, in 1910
  • George Wyrick, aged 20, who immigrated to the United States, in 1920
  • Eugene Wyrick, aged 23, who settled in America, in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Wyrick (post 1700) +

  • Jimmy Wyrick (b. 1976), former American NFL football cornerback
  • Charles A. Wyrick, American politician, Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 1st district
  • Steve Wyrick (b. 1970), American magician, best known for his headline show at the Las Vegas Hilton
  • Donald Norwood Wyrick (b. 1940), American politician
  • Phil Wyrick, American Republican politician, Member of Arkansas State Senate; Candidate for U.S. Representative from Arkansas 2nd District, 1998 2
  • Perry T. Wyrick, American Republican politician, Candidate for Missouri State Senate 27th District, 1936 2
  • Natesha Wyrick, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004 2
  • Jim Wyrick, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Washington 8th District, 1994 2
  • James Douglas Wyrick, American politician, Representative from Tennessee 2nd District, 1946 2
  • H. M. Wyrick, American Republican politician, Pastor; Speaker, Republican National Convention, 1948 2
  • ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 15) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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