Explore the Family Name Yennie
The meaning of Yennie
Americanized form of Swiss German Jenny.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yennie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Yennie" has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yennie was ranked as the 72,022nd most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to 80,678th place. This represents a decrease of 12.02% in its ranking. The count of people with this surname also fell by approximately 6.75%, from 252 people in 2000 to 235 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #80,678 | -12.02% |
| Count | 252 | 235 | -6.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yennie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Yennie" has also shown changes over the years based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 94.84% of those with the surname identified as White, which dropped to 90.64% in 2010, showing a reduction of 4.43%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black went from 2.78% in 2000 to no traceable percentage in 2010. Notably, there was an addition of individuals identifying as Two or more races, accounting for 4.68% in 2010, which wasn't present in the 2000 data. Similarly, 2.13% identified as Hispanic in 2010, a category that registered no individuals in 2000. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 90.64% | -4.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.68% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |