Explore the Family Name Yamin
The meaning of Yamin
1. Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent) and Jewish (from North Africa): from a personal name based on Arabic yamīn ‘right-hand side’ (see the Koran 56:38). This name is found among both Muslims and Jews. 2. Jewish (from Belarus and Lithuania): artificial name from the Biblical male personal name Yamin (Genesis 46:10). 3. Burmese: from a female personal name usually forming part of a compound name, from yamin ‘beautiful young woman’. — Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamed, Mohammad, Mohammed, Afshin, Ahmad, Ali, Daud, Hadi, Hasan, Issa, Kamal, Khadijah. Jewish Avner, Moshe, Shaul, Sima.
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How common is the last name Yamin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yamin decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,524 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 40,745. This represents a decrease in popularity of 5.77%. The total count of individuals with the surname Yamin also slightly declined from 540 in 2000 to 536 in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.74%. The proportion of Yamin per 100,000 people also decreased by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,524 | #40,745 | -5.77% |
| Count | 540 | 536 | -0.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yamin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Yamin also saw changes between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 73.15% of those with the surname identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 68.28% by 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 12.96% in 2000 to 16.60% in 2010. Interestingly, the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased substantially, rising from 6.11% in 2000 to 10.26% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy in the 2010 census. Lastly, there were no individuals in either year that identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, but there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Black by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.15% | 68.28% | -6.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.96% | 16.6% | 28.09% |
| Hispanic | 6.11% | 10.26% | 67.92% |
| Black | 0% | 2.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |