Explore the Family Name Yandell
The meaning of Yandell
English: variant of Yendell, which is possibly a habitational name from a lost placename in southwestern England, named with Old English ēan-dæl or -dell ‘lamb hollow or dell’.
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How common is the last name Yandell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yandell was ranked 11,538 in popularity in 2000 and slipped to 12,565 in 2010, representing an 8.9% decrease. The number of individuals with the Yandell surname similarly fell by 1.4% during this period, from 2,499 in 2000 to 2,464 in 2010. This reduced the proportion of Yandells per 100,000 people from 0.93 to 0.84, a decline of 9.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,538 | #12,565 | -8.9% |
| Count | 2,499 | 2,464 | -1.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.84 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yandell
According to the same census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Yandell surname has shifted slightly over the decade. In 2000, those identifying as White were the predominant group at 88.76%, but this figure decreased to 86.69% by 2010. Meanwhile, both the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic communities saw significant increases of 45.31% and 44.91% respectively. The percentage of Yandells reporting two or more races also rose by 27%. Conversely, the proportion of Yandells identifying as Black dropped significantly by 33.59%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native population with the Yandell surname saw a modest increase of 10.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.76% | 86.69% | -2.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.16% | 4.59% | 10.34% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 3.81% | 27% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.13% | 44.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.93% | 45.31% |
| Black | 1.28% | 0.85% | -33.59% |