Explore the Family Name Yeisley
The meaning of Yeisley
Americanized form of South German Jaisle: from a pet form of the medieval personal name Jodocus (see Joyce) or from the Biblical name Joas (see Joa).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeisley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yeisley has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yeisley was ranked as the 61,058th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had moved up to 60,960th. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 308 to 330 during this period, which represents a growth of approximately 7.14 percent. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #60,960 | 0.16% |
| Count | 308 | 330 | 7.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeisley
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yeisley, based again on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we can see some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 94.48 percent to 95.45 percent. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased by about 6.61 percent, while the Black population saw an emergence by 1.52 percent. Those identifying with two or more races dropped completely off the record in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.48% | 95.45% | 1.03% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 2.12% | -6.61% |
| Black | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |