Explore the Family Name Yazel
The meaning of Yazel
Variant of Yazell, a surname of Dutch origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yazel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yazel experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 63,450th, but by 2010, it had dropped to 64,721st. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Yazel surname increased by about 4.42%, from 294 people in 2000 to 307 in 2010. However, its proportion among every 100,000 people decreased by 9.09% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #64,721 | -2% |
| Count | 294 | 307 | 4.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yazel
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of individuals with the Yazel surname identify as White. In 2000, approximately 95.58% identified as White, which slightly increased to 96.09% in 2010. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy. Interestingly, there was a rise noted in the Hispanic category, from 0% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 96.09% | 0.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.63% | 0% |
| 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% |