Explore the Family Name Yasin
The meaning of Yasin
Muslim: from Arabic yā sīn, the first two letters at the beginning of Sura 36 of the Koran, endowed with mystic significance, being interpreted as a divine address to the prophet Muhammad. Compare Yaseen and Yassin. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Ali, Mohammad, Mohamed, Mohammed, Muhammad, Naim, Yousif, Aishah, Aleem, Amin, Bibi, Latifah.
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How common is the last name Yasin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yasin saw a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yasin ranked 20,006 in terms of surname prevalence, but by 2010 it had jumped to rank 15,002—an increase of 25.01 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose considerably from 1,241 in 2000 to 1,969 in 2010, marking a 58.66 percent increase. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Yasin per 100,000 people increased by 45.65 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,006 | #15,002 | 25.01% |
| Count | 1,241 | 1,969 | 58.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.67 | 45.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yasin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Yasin also underwent notable changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the largest ethnicity groups with the surname Yasin were those identifying as White (33.20 percent), Asian/Pacific Islander (24.50 percent), and Black (17.97 percent). By 2010, the proportion of Whites had risen to 41.19 percent while that of Blacks had increased to 22.75 percent. However, the percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders dropped slightly to 23.97 percent. Notably, there was a dramatic decrease in the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races—from 20.31 percent in 2000 to just 7.11 percent in 2010. The proportions of Hispanics and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained constant at zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33.2% | 41.19% | 24.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 24.5% | 23.97% | -2.16% |
| Black | 17.97% | 22.75% | 26.6% |
| Two or More Races | 20.31% | 7.11% | -64.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |