Explore the Family Name Yearby
The meaning of Yearby
English (Midlands): habitational name from Yearby in Cleveland (formerly in North Yorkshire). The placename derives from Old English uferra ‘higher, upper’ + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, village’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yearby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yearby saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank slightly improved from 23,480 in 2000 to 23,397 in 2010, showing a minimal change of 0.35 percent. The number of people bearing the surname also rose by 7.73 percent during this period, going up from 1,009 in 2000 to 1,087 in 2010. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 individuals remaining steady at 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,480 | #23,397 | 0.35% |
| Count | 1,009 | 1,087 | 7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yearby
The breakdown of ethnic identities associated with the surname Yearby according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the surname identified as Black (78.39 percent in 2000 to 76.26 percent in 2010), there was a decrease in this group by 2.72 percent. The percentage identifying as White increased by 8.45 percent, from 17.05 percent to 18.49 percent. The group identifying with two or more races saw the greatest increase, with a rise of 42.02 percent from 1.88 percent to 2.67 percent. The Hispanic population associated with the surname Yearby also experienced growth, increasing by 17.45 percent, whereas the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly by 30.25 percent. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.39% | 76.26% | -2.72% |
| White | 17.05% | 18.49% | 8.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.88% | 2.67% | 42.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.75% | 17.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.19% | 0.83% | -30.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |