Explore the Family Name Yanish
The meaning of Yanish
Americanized form of Czech, Slovak, and Sorbian Janiš, Polish Janiś or Janisz (see Janis), and of their Germanized form Janisch. Compare Janish.
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How common is the last name Yanish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yanish has seen slight fluctuations in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 54,522 in terms of prevalence, with a total count of 354 instances. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 55,962, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.64%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Yanish grew modestly by 3.39% to 366. The proportion of individuals with the Yanish surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #55,962 | -2.64% |
| Count | 354 | 366 | 3.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yanish
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Yanish surname, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some insights. Predominantly, the surname is associated with White ethnicity, making up 91.81% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 91.53% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black or African American with the Yanish surname increased from 2.26% in 2000 to 3.01% in 2010. Additionally, the surname saw an increase among those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.41% to 2.46%. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals with this surname in either year, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 3.11% to 1.64%. Interestingly, the data shows a new appearance of the surname among the American Indian and Alaskan Native community in 2010, with a proportion of 1.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.81% | 91.53% | -0.3% |
| Black | 2.26% | 3.01% | 33.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.46% | 74.47% |
| Two or More Races | 3.11% | 1.64% | -47.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |