Ehrenreich

Ehrenreich is a surname of German origin. It is found in German-speaking regions as well as among descendants of German immigrants in other countries. The exact etymology is not uniformly documented, but the name is generally treated as a compound formed from elements related to honor and wealth or power, with regional variations in its interpretation and pronunciation.

Notable people with the surname include Barbara Ehrenreich (born 1941), an American author and social critic known for Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America (2001) and for extensive writings on poverty, labor, and social policy. Her work often examines the lived experience of economic inequality in contemporary society.

Beyond Barbara Ehrenreich, the name is borne by other individuals across fields such as academia and the arts, reflecting its broad Germanic roots. As a surname, Ehrenreich appears primarily among speakers of German or those with German heritage.