Explore the Family Name Yackley

The meaning of Yackley

Americanized form of German Jäckle, from a pet form of the Biblical name Jakob (see Jacob).

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How common is the last name Yackley in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yackley saw a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 39,052 in 2000, it dropped to 43,511 by 2010, indicating an 11.42% decrease. The number of individuals bearing the Yackley surname also decreased during this period, with a count of 531 in 2000 and dropping slightly to 496 by 2010, signaling a 6.59% decrease. The proportion of people with the Yackley surname per 100,000 population dwindled by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#39,052#43,511-11.42%
Count531496-6.59%
Proportion per 100k0.20.17-15%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yackley

When it comes to ethnic identity, the Yackley surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.61% of those with the Yackley surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.56% by 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 1.51% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010 - a change of 33.77%. In 2000, 0.94% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, this ethnicity was not represented in 2010. A new category emerged in the 2010 Census, with 1.41% of Yackleys reporting they belonged to two or more races. No individuals with the Yackley surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
White96.61%95.56%-1.09%
Hispanic1.51%2.02%33.77%
Two or More Races0%1.41%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0.94%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%