Explore the Family Name Yarter
The meaning of Yarter
Americanized form of French Guertin. History: The Yarters trace their origin to Louis Guertin dit Le Sabotier from France, who arrived in QC in 1653 (see Guertin).
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How common is the last name Yarter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yarter shows a slight fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yarter was ranked as the 67,725th most common surname in the United States. By 2010, this rank saw a minor drop to 68,547, marking a decrease in popularity by 1.21%. However, while the ranking may have declined marginally, the actual count of individuals with the Yarter surname increased from 272 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 5.51. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #68,547 | -1.21% |
| Count | 272 | 287 | 5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yarter
In regard to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Yarter surname identified as White during both census years. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.32% of Yarters were White, although this figure decreased by 4.14% to 92.33% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Yarters identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 2.94% to 6.62%, an increase of 125.17%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Yarter surname identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, no change was observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or those claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 92.33% | -4.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.94% | 6.62% | 125.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |