Explore the Family Name Yelinek
The meaning of Yelinek
Americanized form of Czech Jelinek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yelinek in the United States?
The surname Yelinek saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked at 68,172 in 2000, it dropped to 76,275 by 2010. This represents an 11.89% decline in rank. The actual count of individuals with this surname also shrunk from 270 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.67%. The proportion of people named Yelinek per 100,000 residents diminished by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #76,275 | -11.89% |
| Count | 270 | 252 | -6.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yelinek
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed a slight shift. In 2000, about 94.44% of Yelineks identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.65% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Yelineks identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.59% in 2000 to 3.17% in 2010, a growth of 22.39%. It's worth noting that there were no reported Yelineks who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 93.65% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 3.17% | 22.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |