Explore the Family Name Yahner
The meaning of Yahner
Americanized form of German Jahner or Jähner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yahner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Yahner' saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yahner was ranked as the 52,174th most popular surname, with 374 individuals carrying it, which amounted to about 0.14 per every 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had marginally improved to 51,830, with 401 individuals carrying the surname, maintaining a proportion of 0.14 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #51,830 | 0.66% |
| Count | 374 | 401 | 7.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yahner
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname 'Yahner' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in the percentage from 98.40% in 2000 to 96.26% in 2010. The data also revealed a small presence of people with Hispanic ethnicity and those identifying with two or more races by 2010, at 1.50% and 1.75%, respectively. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.26% | -2.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |