Explore the Family Name Yarberry

The meaning of Yarberry

English: variant of Yarbrough or Yerbury (see Yarber).

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How common is the last name Yarberry in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yarberry increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Yarberry ranked as the 29,873rd most popular surname, while by 2010 it had climbed to the 28,001st position, marking a growth rate of 6.27%. The count of individuals with this name also expanded during this period, increasing from 742 in 2000 to 856 in 2010, reflecting a 15.36% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the Yarberry surname experienced a slight rise from 0.28 to 0.29, representing a 3.57% change.

20002010Change
Rank#29,873#28,0016.27%
Count74285615.36%
Proportion per 100k0.280.293.57%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yarberry

On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Yarberry surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were notable shifts among several groups. Though the White ethnicity remained the majority with 93.26% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 91.59% in 2010, the Hispanic representation nearly doubled, growing from 1.08% to 2.10%. There was also a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, which escalated by 60% from 1.75% to 2.80%. However, the Black ethnicity saw a minor decrease from 2.70% to 2.69%. No representation was recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.

20002010Change
White93.26%91.59%-1.79%
Two or More Races1.75%2.8%60%
Black2.7%2.69%-0.37%
Hispanic1.08%2.1%94.44%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%