Explore the Family Name Yellowman
The meaning of Yellowman
Native American (also Yellow Man): translation into English of a personal name such as Navajo Hastiin Łitso, based on hastiin ‘man’ and łitso ‘yellow’, referring to the color of the complexion or the hair (compare Yellowhair).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yellowman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yellowman witnessed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname improved from 66073 in 2000 to 64200 in 2010, reflecting a positive change of 2.83. The count also increased from 280 in 2000 to 310 in 2010, showing a rise of 10.71. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also experienced growth, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, marking a 10% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #64,200 | 2.83% |
| Count | 280 | 310 | 10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yellowman
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the ethnicity attributed to the surname Yellowman saw minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages of 98.21 in 2000 and 98.06 in 2010 - a marginal decrease of 0.15. All other ethnicities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, White, Hispanic, and Black showed no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 98.21% | 98.06% | -0.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |