Arthur Lerch

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Arthur Lerch — bear king
503K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Arthur Lerch is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Arthur is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Possibly from Celtic Artorius or Arturus, meaning "bear" or "bear king." The legendary King Arthur of Camelot gave this name its enduring appeal. The surname Lerch: Augie Lerch (born 1996), American racing driver Christian Lerch (born 1978), German journalist Ernst Lerch (1914–1997), German SS officer Fred Louis Lerch (1902–1985), Austrian actor Fredi Lerch (born 1954), Swiss journalist Georg August Lerch (1792–1857), German architect and politician Jiří Lerch (born 1971), Czech footballer Marilyn Lerch (born 1936), American-Canadian poet and activist Mathias Lerch (1860–1922), Czech mathematician Randy Lerch (born 1954), American baseball player Reinhard Lerch, German engineer Stephan Lerch (born 1984), German football coach Arthur is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 503K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Arthur reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Arthur

Meaning: bear king

Celtic

Possibly from Celtic Artorius or Arturus, meaning "bear" or "bear king." The legendary King Arthur of Camelot gave this name its enduring appeal.

Surname: Lerch

Slavic

Augie Lerch (born 1996), American racing driver Christian Lerch (born 1978), German journalist Ernst Lerch (1914–1997), German SS officer Fred Louis Lerch (1902–1985), Austrian actor Fredi Lerch (born 1954), Swiss journalist Georg August Lerch (1792–1857), German architect and politician Jiří Lerch (born 1971), Czech footballer Marilyn Lerch (born 1936), American-Canadian poet and activist Mathias Lerch (1860–1922), Czech mathematician Randy Lerch (born 1954), American baseball player Reinhard Lerch, German engineer Stephan Lerch (born 1984), German football coach

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Arthur is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 44%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 10%
Ireland 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Arthur by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Arthur Lerch:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Arthur?
The first name Arthur originates from Celtic. Possibly from Celtic Artorius or Arturus, meaning "bear" or "bear king." The legendary King Arthur of Camelot gave this name its enduring appeal.
When was Arthur most popular?
The name Arthur reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lerch?
The surname Lerch originates from Slavic. Augie Lerch (born 1996), American racing driver Christian Lerch (born 1978), German journalist Ernst Lerch (1914–1997), German SS officer Fred Louis Lerch (1902–1985), Austrian actor Fredi Lerch (born 1954), Swiss journalist Georg August Lerch (1792–1857), German architect and politician Jiří Lerch (born 1971), Czech footballer Marilyn Lerch (born 1936), American-Canadian poet and activist Mathias Lerch (1860–1922), Czech mathematician Randy Lerch (born 1954), American baseball player Reinhard Lerch, German engineer Stephan Lerch (born 1984), German football coach
What are the origins of the name Arthur Lerch?
The name Arthur Lerch combines two different traditions: the first name Arthur has Celtic roots, while the surname Lerch originates from Slavic.
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