Explore the Family Name Yelder
The meaning of Yelder
African American: probably an altered form of Scottish or English Elder. Compare Yeldell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yelder in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yelder has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,987th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up to the 39,887th position, showing a growth rate of 2.68%. The count of individuals with the surname also grew by 9.56% over the same period, rising from 502 in 2000 to 550 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #39,887 | 2.68% |
| Count | 502 | 550 | 9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yelder
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Yelder surname, there were some significant changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The number of Yelders identifying as two or more races saw an increase of 209%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose by 96.4%. The percentage of white Yelders increased by 28.14%. However, the percentage of Yelders who identify as Black decreased by 4.16%, even though they still make up the majority at 91.45%. There was no recorded data for Yelders identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 95.42% | 91.45% | -4.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 3.09% | 209% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.73% | 96.4% |
| White | 1.99% | 2.55% | 28.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |