Explore the Family Name Yancy
The meaning of Yancy
Variant of Yancey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yancy in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yancy saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 6,977th most popular name, but by 2010, it had dropped to 7,580th position, representing a 8.64% decrease in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly during this period, from 4,429 in 2000 to 4,384 in 2010, a fall of 1.02%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 population, the drop was more pronounced, with a fall of 9.15%, from 1.64 to 1.49 individuals per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,977 | #7,580 | -8.64% |
| Count | 4,429 | 4,384 | -1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.64 | 1.49 | -9.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yancy
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yancy, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 39.02%, and those reporting two or more races grew by 33.33%. The largest growth was seen in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which surged by 120.69%, albeit from a low baseline. However, the proportion identifying as White declined by 6.08%, from 41.48% in 2000 to 38.96% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw a significant increase of 59.30%, while the Black community experienced a very slight growth of 0.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.65% | 53.74% | 0.17% |
| White | 41.48% | 38.96% | -6.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.17% | 59.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 2.92% | 33.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.64% | 120.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.57% | 39.02% |