Explore the Family Name Yeakel
The meaning of Yeakel
Americanized form of German Jäckle or Jäckel (see Yeagley).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeakel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yeakel was ranked 28,028th in popularity in the year 2000 and slipped to 29,626th position by 2010, marking a decline of 5.7%. The total count of individuals with this surname fell slightly from 805 in 2000 to 795 in 2010, a decrease of 1.24%. The proportion of people named Yeakel per 100,000 U.S. residents also decreased by 10%, from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.27 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,028 | #29,626 | -5.7% |
| Count | 805 | 795 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeakel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yeakel, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.01% of those with the Yeakel name identified as White, which slipped to 96.48% by 2010, indicating a modest decrease of 1.56%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 23.21%, albeit from a low base of 1.12% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. While there was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among the Yeakel population in both 2000 and 2010, the census did show a slight emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 96.48% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 1.38% | 23.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |