Explore the Family Name Yarrow
The meaning of Yarrow
English and Scottish (Borders): habitational name from any of the places called Yarrow (in Selkirkshire, Northumberland, and Lancashire), which take their names from the rivers on which they stand. The river names are probably related to Welsh garw ‘rough, tempestuous’. The English word yarrow (Old English gear(e)we) denotes a herb used in herbal medicine, and this may lie behind some cases of the surname.
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How common is the last name Yarrow in the United States?
The surname Yarrow has seen an increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 43,629th most popular and by 2010, it climbed to 42,163rd – a positive change of 3.36 percent. The count of individuals with the surname Yarrow also rose from 466 in 2000 to 515 in 2010, signifying a 10.52 percent growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,629 | #42,163 | 3.36% |
| Count | 466 | 515 | 10.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yarrow
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Yarrow surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 91.42 in 2000 to 85.05 in 2010. Over the same decade, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black increased significantly by 81.33 percent and 59.73 percent respectively. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase, rising from 1.50 in 2000 to 1.75 in 2010. No Yarrows identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.42% | 85.05% | -6.97% |
| Black | 3.65% | 5.83% | 59.73% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 5.44% | 81.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 1.75% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |