Explore the Family Name Yelk
The meaning of Yelk
Americanized form of Swiss German Jelk: from a pet form of the personal name Jelle, a vernacular short form of an ancient Germanic name composed with the element gelt ‘sacrifice, repay’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yelk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Yelk" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,717th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had dropped to 79,598th, reflecting a change of -9.46%. In terms of actual counts, there were 249 individuals with the surname in 2000, decreasing slightly to 239 in 2010, which represents a -4.02% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped from 0.09 to 0.08 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #79,598 | -9.46% |
| Count | 249 | 239 | -4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yelk
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the surname "Yelk" is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. The data shows that in 2000, 97.19% of individuals with the Yelk surname identified as White, and this figure increased to 98.33% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 98.33% | 1.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |