Explore the Family Name Yantis
The meaning of Yantis
Americanized form of Dutch or North German Janz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yantis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yantis has seen a small increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 23,411 with 1,013 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, its rank had risen to 22,827 and the count had increased by 10.76% to 1,122 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.38 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,411 | #22,827 | 2.49% |
| Count | 1,013 | 1,122 | 10.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yantis
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Yantis identify as White, although this percentage did decrease from 95.06% in 2000 to 90.46% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased significantly from 1.68% to 3.03%, reflecting an 80.36% change. There was also a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.38% to 3.74%, a 171.01% increase. The proportion of those identifying as Black rose slightly from 1.58% to 1.87%. No individuals with the surname Yantis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 90.46% | -4.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 3.74% | 171.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 3.03% | 80.36% |
| Black | 1.58% | 1.87% | 18.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |