Explore the Family Name Yeargain
The meaning of Yeargain
Variant of Yeargin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeargain in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yeargain witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,366th in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to 52,169th place, marking a decrease of around 5.68%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 400 to 398 during this period, indicating a negligible reduction of 0.5%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 13.33%, going from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #52,169 | -5.68% |
| Count | 400 | 398 | -0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeargain
As for ethnicity, there were minor shifts in the distribution associated with the Yeargain surname between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although the percentage dropped slightly from 89.25% to 86.93%. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a decrease from 1.50% to 1.26%. However, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 54.77% and 11.16% respectively, bringing their proportions to 5.03% and 5.28% in 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying with two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.25% | 86.93% | -2.6% |
| Black | 4.75% | 5.28% | 11.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.25% | 5.03% | 54.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.26% | -16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |