Explore the Family Name Yelich
The meaning of Yelich
Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Jelić: metronymic from the female personal name Jela, which is a short form of Jelisaveta (see Elizabeth) or Jelena (see Helen), or a name of Slavic origin, from jela ‘fir tree’. Compare Elich. Some characteristic forenames: Serbian or Croatian Branko, Pasko.
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How common is the last name Yelich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yelich decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Yelich was ranked 77,742nd, but by 2010 it had dropped to 84,136th, marking an 8.22% decrease. The number of individuals with the Yelich surname also slightly decreased during this period from 229 to 223, a minor drop of 2.62%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #84,136 | -8.22% |
| Count | 229 | 223 | -2.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yelich
The ethnic identity connected to the surname Yelich has also seen changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all (97.38%) of those bearing the Yelich surname identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 95.96%. During this same period, there was a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing to 2.69% in 2010. No individuals with the Yelich surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 95.96% | -1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |