Explore the Family Name Yellowhorse
How common is the last name Yellowhorse in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yellowhorse has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yellowhorse ranked 50,686 in terms of surname popularity, but by 2010 it had improved its standing to 48,160 - an increase of nearly 5%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 387 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of over 13%. This corresponds to a proportion per 100,000 people rise from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, showing a 7.14% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #48,160 | 4.98% |
| Count | 387 | 439 | 13.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yellowhorse
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Yellowhorse surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 (88.11%) and 2010 (88.38%), marking a slight increase of 0.31%. The number of those identifying as part of two or more races also rose from 4.39% to 5.92%, indicating a substantial change of 34.85%. Additionally, there was a noticeable decrease in people with this surname identifying as White, dropping from 4.39% to 2.28% over the ten years. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a small drop of 11.62%, moving down from 2.84% to 2.51%. There were no individuals who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 88.11% | 88.38% | 0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 4.39% | 5.92% | 34.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 2.51% | -11.62% |
| White | 4.39% | 2.28% | -48.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |