GermanyThe surname Wyrich is of German origin, and is derived from a nickname meaning "priest spreading incense." Etymologists believe that the name Wyrich may also be derived from the personal names Wirich, Wigerich, and Wigirich, indicating descent.
The surname Wyrich 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 Wyrich.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Wyrick, Wyrich, Weihrich, Wierich, Wierig, Wierick, Weyrich and many more.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Christian Weirich, who came from Saarland to Philadelphia with his wife and children in 1757.
