Explore the Family Name Yeakley
The meaning of Yeakley
Americanized form of German Jäckle (see Yeagley).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeakley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yeakley's popularity has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yeakley ranked 37,480 in popularity and held a count of 559 individuals carrying the name. This represented a proportion of 0.21 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 39,607 with a total count of 555 individuals, representing a smaller proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. The changes reveal a decrease in popularity by approximately 5.68% and a reduction in count by 0.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,480 | #39,607 | -5.68% |
| Count | 559 | 555 | -0.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeakley
The ethnicity associated with the surname Yeakley also shifted slightly during the same period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, the majority of individuals identifying as Yeakley were white (94.28%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (2.68%), Hispanic (1.25%), and Black (1.07%). However, by 2010, while the majority still identified as white (93.69%), there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic (2.34%), a slight increase among those identifying as Black (1.08%), and a new group identifying as two or more races (1.44%). During this period, the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 2.68% to 1.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.28% | 93.69% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.34% | 87.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.68% | 1.44% | -46.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Black | 1.07% | 1.08% | 0.93% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |