Explore the Family Name Yehl
The meaning of Yehl
Americanized form of German Jehl, a variant of Jehle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yehl saw a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, it ranked 60,390 and by 2010 it had slipped to 61,123, representing a small fall of 1.21%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals carrying the Yehl surname actually increased from 312 to 329, a rise of 5.45%. This indicates that although the surname's rank fell, its actual presence grew, albeit at a slower pace than other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #61,123 | -1.21% |
| Count | 312 | 329 | 5.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yehl
With regards to ethnic identity, the Yehl surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.76% of people with this last name identified as White. By 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 96.96%, reflecting a minor change of -0.82%. No significant association was found between the Yehl surname and other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 96.96% | -0.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |