Explore the Family Name Yeich
The meaning of Yeich
Americanized form of an unidentified German surname, most probably Jaich, which is unexplained, or perhaps Jätsch, a pet form of the personal name Johannes (see John). Some characteristic forenames: German Franz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yeich has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 76,208 and by 2010, it had dropped to 100,302, marking a decline of about 31.62%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also reduced from 235 to 180 during this period, indicating a decline of about 23.4%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k people fell by 33.33%, from 0.09 to 0.06 within these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #100,302 | -31.62% |
| Count | 235 | 180 | -23.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeich
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Yeich, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it is predominantly identified with White individuals. In 2000, about 97.02% of those with the Yeich surname identified as White, and this figure dropped slightly to 96.11% by 2010, which is a change of -0.94%. The Census data did not report any significant percentage of this surname among ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races. The Hispanic population also showed no significant association with this surname as per the available data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 96.11% | -0.94% |
| 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% |