Explore the Family Name Yazzie
How common is the last name Yazzie in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yazzie has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 2386 in terms of commonality and rose slightly to the rank of 2424 by 2010, reflecting a minor decrease in popularity of 1.59%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 13,915 to 14,949 between 2000 and 2010, marking a 7.43% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly dipped from 5.16 to 5.07 during the same period, registering a 1.74% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,386 | #2,424 | -1.59% |
| Count | 13,915 | 14,949 | 7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 5.16 | 5.07 | -1.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yazzie
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes as well. Most notably, there was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals with the Yazzie surname identifying as Hispanic, with the figure doubling from 0.93% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. There were also increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races. The number of Yazzies identifying as White saw a modest increase, while those identifying as Black decreased slightly. The greatest proportion of Yazzies, however, identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, although this group saw a decrease from 96.10% in 2000 to 94.56% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 96.1% | 94.56% | -1.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.95% | 109.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.74% | 27.01% |
| White | 1.44% | 1.58% | 9.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.05% | 0.09% | 80% |
| Black | 0.1% | 0.07% | -30% |