Explore the Family Name Yeck
The meaning of Yeck
Americanized form of German Jäck or Jeck (see Jack).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yeck has seen a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,942nd in terms of popularity and had a count of 533. By 2010, its rank dropped to 41,038, and the count fell slightly to 531. This shift represents a popularity change of approximately -5.38% over the decade. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,942 | #41,038 | -5.38% |
| Count | 533 | 531 | -0.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeck
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yeck from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 93.62% of Yecks were identified as White, which increased to 95.86% in 2010. During the same period, those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 3.00% to 1.88%, while the percentage of Hispanics saw a decline from 1.88% to 1.13%. Those identifying with two or more races in 2000 comprised 0.94%, but this figure was suppressed by 2010. No individuals with the surname Yeck identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 95.86% | 2.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3% | 1.88% | -37.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 1.13% | -39.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |