Explore the Family Name Yeast
The meaning of Yeast
English: variant of East.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yeast's popularity fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yeast ranked 63,812 in popularity, with a total count of 292 instances. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 73,005, and the count decreased to 266, marking an 8.9% decrease in the total count. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.11 to 0.09, indicating a 18.18% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #73,005 | -14.41% |
| Count | 292 | 266 | -8.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeast
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting changes for individuals with the surname Yeast during the same timeframe. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 7.52%, falling from 86.99% in 2000 to 80.45% in 2010. Contrarily, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased significantly from 10.27% to 15.04%, showing a substantial 46.45% increase. Additionally, there was a notable emergence of Hispanic representation at 2.26%, which was non-existent in 2000. For those identifying with two or more ethnicities, there was a slight increase from 1.71% to 1.88%. Conversely, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.99% | 80.45% | -7.52% |
| Black | 10.27% | 15.04% | 46.45% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.88% | 9.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |