Explore the Family Name Yarbro
The meaning of Yarbro
English: variant of Yarbrough.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yarbro in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yarbro saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 19,242 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 20,364, showing a change of -5.83%. However, the count of individuals with this surname remained nearly constant with 1,304 individuals in 2000 and 1,305 individuals in 2010, marking an increase of only 0.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.48 to 0.44, reflecting a -8.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,242 | #20,364 | -5.83% |
| Count | 1,304 | 1,305 | 0.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yarbro
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Yarbro surname identify as White, with 84.05% in 2000 and 82.38% in 2010, a decrease of 1.99%. Individuals identifying as Black made up the second largest group at 12.65% in 2000 and increased to 13.41% in 2010, an increase of 6.01%. The data also showed a notable increase in the Hispanic representation from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.84% in 2010, a whopping 119.05% change. For those identifying with Two or more races, there was a decrease from 1.99% to 1.69%, a change of -15.08%. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representations for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.05% | 82.38% | -1.99% |
| Black | 12.65% | 13.41% | 6.01% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.84% | 119.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.99% | 1.69% | -15.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |