Explore the Family Name Yambo
The meaning of Yambo
Hispanic (Puerto Rico): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yambo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yambo has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,905th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to the rank of 61,297th, marking a change rate of 15.92 percent. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 248 individuals in 2000 to 328 in 2010, reflecting growth of 32.26 percent. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the surname Yambo per 100,000 people grew by 22.22 percent during this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #61,297 | 15.92% |
| Count | 248 | 328 | 32.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yambo
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the surname Yambo predominantly identify as Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, this demographic accounted for over 91 percent of those with the surname. The ethnicity data also shows a small decrease in those identifying as White, from 5.65 percent in 2000 to 3.66 percent in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 there was a small percentage (3.05 percent) of individuals with the Yambo surname identifying as Black. There were no changes recorded for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.13% | 91.46% | 0.36% |
| White | 5.65% | 3.66% | -35.22% |
| Black | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |