Explore the Family Name Yeadon
The meaning of Yeadon
English (Yorkshire): habitational name from Yeadon in Yorkshire, which was probably named in Old English with gǣh ‘steep’ + dūn ‘hill’.
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How common is the last name Yeadon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yeadon has seen a slight decrease over time. In 2000, Yeadon was ranked 35,666th in popularity and increased to rank 36,585 in 2010, demonstrating a change of -2.58%. The actual count of people with the Yeadon surname also changed from 596 in 2000 to 611 in 2010, showing an increase of 2.52%. Nevertheless, when normalized to a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of -4.55%, going from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #36,585 | -2.58% |
| Count | 596 | 611 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeadon
On the topic of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes for the Yeadon surname between 2000 and 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of Yeadons identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 2.68% in 2000 to 2.45% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White saw a minor increase from 72.15% to 72.50%. The Hispanic representation among Yeadons also experienced a slight decrease from 1.17% to 1.15%. Those who identify as Black within this population displayed an increase from 22.65% in 2000 to 23.08% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.15% | 72.5% | 0.49% |
| Black | 22.65% | 23.08% | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 2.45% | -8.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.15% | -1.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |