Explore the Family Name Yeaman
The meaning of Yeaman
Scottish (Angus) and English: variant of Yeoman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Yeaman' has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,016 in popularity and by 2010, its rank had slipped slightly to 26,189, marking a dip of 0.66%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 886 to 934 during the same period, reflecting a 5.42% growth rate. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 3.03%, from 0.33 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,016 | #26,189 | -0.66% |
| Count | 886 | 934 | 5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeaman
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Yeaman surname over a decade. The proportion identifying as White decreased from 92.78% in 2000 to 90.15% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw decreases. However, the proportion of individuals claiming two or more races and Black heritage saw minor increases. Notably, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.81% in 2000 to a substantial 4.28% in 2010, marking a 136.46% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 90.15% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 4.28% | 136.46% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 3% | 10.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 1.07% | -13.71% |
| Black | 0.68% | 0.75% | 10.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.79% | 0.75% | -5.06% |