Explore the Family Name Yankee
The meaning of Yankee
Americanized form of Dutch or North German Janke, Jahnke, or Jenke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yankee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Yankee" has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,229 in terms of prevalence, but slipped to 31,516 by 2010, a drop of 4.26%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the name modestly increased from 731 to 734 during the same period, showing a growth rate of 0.41%. The proportion per 100k people also declined by 7.41%, moving from 0.27 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,229 | #31,516 | -4.26% |
| Count | 731 | 734 | 0.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yankee
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Yankee" also underwent changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group were those identifying as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.26% to 95.10%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw an increase of 28.13%, moving up from 0.96% to 1.23%. There were no recorded individuals of Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity bearing the Yankee surname in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.95%, 0.82%, 0.82%, and 1.09% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 95.1% | -2.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.23% | 28.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.82% | 0% |