Explore the Family Name Yarnall
The meaning of Yarnall
English: variant of Yarnell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yarnall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yarnall saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yarnall was ranked 19,657 in terms of prevalence across the United States. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 20,780, marking a decrease in popularity by roughly 5.71%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname showed a marginal increase from 1,269 in 2000 to 1,271 in 2010, signifying a growth rate of approximately 0.16%. The proportion of people with the Yarnall surname per 100,000 residents also decreased by 8.51% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,657 | #20,780 | -5.71% |
| Count | 1,269 | 1,271 | 0.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yarnall
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Yarnall surname bearers. In 2000, no Yarnalls were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native; however, by 2010, these groups accounted for 0.94% and 0.39% respectively. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races doubled from 0.63% to 1.26%. The majority of Yarnalls continued to identify as White, though their percentage decreased slightly from 97.4% in 2000 to 96.54% in 2010. The Hispanic population increased by 38.1%, while those identifying as Black dropped to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.54% | -0.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.63% | 1.26% | 100% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.94% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.63% | 0.87% | 38.1% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Black | 0.87% | 0% | -100% |