Explore the Family Name Yawn
The meaning of Yawn
English: unexplained. This surname is very rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yawn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Yawn' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,505 in popularity with a count of 2,510 individuals; by 2010, it had fallen to rank 12,399 with almost the same count of 2,507 individuals. This represents a change of -7.77 in rank and -0.12 in count. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.93 to 0.85, marking an 8.6% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,505 | #12,399 | -7.77% |
| Count | 2,510 | 2,507 | -0.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.93 | 0.85 | -8.6% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yawn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Yawn' has seen some shifts, as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as White, although its percentage dropped from 92.23% in 2000 to 90.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation experienced a significant increase, rising from 0.64% to 2.03%. Small changes were noted among other ethnic identities: those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained at 0.72%, those identifying with two or more races rose from 0.84% to 1.08%, Black identification dropped slightly from 4.98% to 4.87%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native representation fell from 0.60% to 0.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.23% | 90.79% | -1.56% |
| Black | 4.98% | 4.87% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 2.03% | 217.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.08% | 28.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.72% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.52% | -13.33% |