Explore the Family Name Yelvington
The meaning of Yelvington
Probably an altered form of English Yelverton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yelvington in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yelvington experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yelvington was ranked 30,483 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 33,241—a 9.05% decrease. The total count of people with the Yelvington last name also decreased from 723 in 2000 to 688 in 2010, representing a -4.84% change. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, Yelvingtons fell from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010, a drop of 14.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,483 | #33,241 | -9.05% |
| Count | 723 | 688 | -4.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.23 | -14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yelvington
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yelvington. In 2000, a vast majority (89.90%) of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly declined to 88.66% by 2010. Over the same period, there were increases in the proportions of those identifying as Hispanic or Black, with changes of 38.01% and 41.82% respectively. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010 was suppressed for privacy. Those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable at around 2.62%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.9% | 88.66% | -1.38% |
| Black | 3.18% | 4.51% | 41.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.05% | 38.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 2.62% | -0.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.83% | 0% | 0% |