Explore the Family Name Yanta
The meaning of Yanta
Americanized form of Polish Janta: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yanta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yanta has seen minimal change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yanta was the 56,526th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 338. By 2010, it had slightly dropped in rank to 57,101st, with an increased count of 357. This indicates an overall growth in the number of people with this surname, despite its drop in ranking. The proportion of individuals with the Yanta surname per 100,000 also decreased by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #57,101 | -1.02% |
| Count | 338 | 357 | 5.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yanta
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the Yanta surname. Most individuals identified as White, making up about 92.44% in 2010, a slight decrease from 94.97% in 2000. The second most common ethnic identity is Hispanic, rising significantly from 4.73% in 2000 to 7.28% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 92.44% | -2.66% |
| Hispanic | 4.73% | 7.28% | 53.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |