Explore the Family Name Yahn
The meaning of Yahn
Americanized form of German Jahn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yahn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yahn has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yahn was ranked as the 25,199th most popular surname in the United States but dropped to the 26,727th position by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.06%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 923 to 911 during this period, marking a slight reduction of 1.3%. The proportion of individuals named Yahn per 100,000 people declined by 8.82%, from 0.34 in 2000 to 0.31 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,199 | #26,727 | -6.06% |
| Count | 923 | 911 | -1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yahn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Yahn has also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of the population bearing the surname identified as White, representing 95.99% in 2000 and 94.51% in 2010, showing a minimal decrease of 1.54%. Hispanic representation saw an increase of 51.79%, moving from 1.95% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races experienced a slight drop from 0.87% in 2000 to 0.77% in 2010. For the first time in 2010, there was a small percentage (0.77%) of those with the Yahn surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No representation was found from the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.99% | 94.51% | -1.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.96% | 51.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0.77% | -11.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |