Explore the Family Name Yazza
The meaning of Yazza
Native American (Navajo): variant of Yazzie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yazza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yazza has seen minor increases in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Yazza improved slightly from 128,797 in 2000 to 128,249 in 2010, showing a 0.43% increase. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Yazza surname also increased by 9.02%, growing from 122 people in 2000 to 133 people in 2010. However, the proportion of the surname Yazza per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #128,249 | 0.43% |
| Count | 122 | 133 | 9.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yazza
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Yazza, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2000, 79.51% identified as such, and this proportion increased to 83.46% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as White also increased, rising from 10.66% to 11.28%. In contrast, the percentages of those with the Yazza surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0%, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or of Two or more races dropped to 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 79.51% | 83.46% | 4.97% |
| White | 10.66% | 11.28% | 5.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4.92% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |