Explore the Family Name Yegge
The meaning of Yegge
Americanized form of Swiss German Jäggi, from a pet form of Jacob (see Jacob).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yegge in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yegge saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Yegge was ranked 76,700 in popularity, but by 2010, it slipped to 77,264, marking a decrease of 0.74%. Despite this however, the actual count of individuals with the Yegge surname increased from 233 to 248 during the same period, an increase of 6.44%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly from 0.09 to 0.08, showing a drop of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #77,264 | -0.74% |
| Count | 233 | 248 | 6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yegge
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting trends in relation to the ethnic identity associated with the Yegge surname. In both the 2000 and 2010 Census data, there was no representation under Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Most individuals with the Yegge surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 93.56% in 2000 to 93.95% in 2010. However, there was a noticeable decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.43% in 2000 to 2.82% in 2010, a change of -17.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.56% | 93.95% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.43% | 2.82% | -17.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |