Explore the Family Name Yahola
The meaning of Yahola
Native American (Creek): from an American English altered form of a shortened Muscogee Creek personal name based on yvholv, literally ‘crier’, a term denoting a lesser chief in charge of rituals. This title appeared in names as a second element (see below). History: The name Yahola was borne by two prominent Native American chiefs of Creek origin: Muscogee Creek chief Opothle Yahola (c.1778–1863), who was noted as a brilliant orator, and Asi Yahola (1804–38), who became leader of the Seminole in Florida and is better known with an Anglicized form of his Indian name, Osceola.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yahola in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yahola has seen a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yahola was ranked 69,854th in popularity but by 2010, it had climbed to 68,122nd place, representing a growth of 2.48%. The number of individuals with the Yahola surname also increased during this period, from 262 in 2000 to 289 in 2010 — an increase of 10.31%. However, the proportion of people named Yahola per 100k remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #68,122 | 2.48% |
| Count | 262 | 289 | 10.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yahola
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Yahola has also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant majority of those bearing the Yahola name, 84.73%, identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, this figure declined slightly to 75.78%. In contrast, the percentage of Yahola identifying as having two or more races rose from 6.49% to 10.03%. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 6.92% of individuals with the Yahola surname identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 84.73% | 75.78% | -10.56% |
| Two or More Races | 6.49% | 10.03% | 54.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.92% | 0% |
| White | 6.87% | 5.54% | -19.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |