Explore the Family Name Yack
The meaning of Yack
Americanized form of German Jack 4.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yack in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yack saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 56,826 but by 2010, it had fallen to 58,876—a drop of 3.61%. However, despite this decrease in rank, the total count of individuals with the surname Yack actually increased from 336 in 2000 to 344 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 2.38%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #58,876 | -3.61% |
| Count | 336 | 344 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yack
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows little change between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the vast majority of individuals bearing the surname Yack identified as White, with a slight increase from 94.35% in 2000 to 94.48% in 2010. The number identifying as Hispanic showed a substantial relative increase, rising from 3.57% to 4.65%. Data for those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more ethnic identities was suppressed for privacy. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Yack identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 94.48% | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.57% | 4.65% | 30.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |