Explore the Family Name Yeldell
The meaning of Yeldell
Probably an altered form of Scottish or English Elder. It is found mainly among African Americans. Compare Yelder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeldell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yeldell saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 30,161 in popularity, but by 2010 its rank had dropped to 32,339 — a change of -7.22%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 733 in 2000 to 712 in 2010, marking a reduction of -2.86%. The proportion of people having the surname per 100,000 also fell by -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,161 | #32,339 | -7.22% |
| Count | 733 | 712 | -2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeldell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Yeldell surname identify as Black, with an increase from 71.49% in 2000 to 71.77% in 2010. Although a small percentage of the Yeldells identified as White, their numbers experienced a decline of -7.37% over the decade. There has been a notable increase of 174.39% in the number identifying as belonging to two or more races, though this group still represents a small fraction of those with the Yeldell surname. The percentage of Yeldells who are Hispanic also saw a slight rise from 1.77% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. No Yeldells identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.49% | 71.77% | 0.39% |
| White | 25.78% | 23.88% | -7.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 2.25% | 174.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 1.97% | 11.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |