Explore the Family Name Yach
The meaning of Yach
Americanized form of German or Polish Jach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yach in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yach has seen a slight decrease in popularity, moving from rank 72,905 in 2000 to 73,911 in 2010, representing a change of -1.38%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly during this same period from 248 to 262 individuals, a growth of 5.65%. The proportion of individuals with the Yach surname per 100k remained stable at 0.09 between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #73,911 | -1.38% |
| Count | 248 | 262 | 5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yach
In terms of ethnic identity, the Yach surname predominantly identifies as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.58% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 91.60% by 2010. Meanwhile, there was an emergence of diversity within the Yach surname bearers, with 5.34% identifying as Hispanic and 1.91% indicating they were of two or more races in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.58% | 91.6% | -6.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |