Explore the Family Name Yeoh
The meaning of Yeoh
Chinese: Teochew, Hokkien, and Taiwanese form of the surnames 楊, (see Yang 1) and 姚 (see Yao 1).
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How common is the last name Yeoh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yeoh has notably increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 82,691, while in 2010, it climbed to 62,359, marking a significant rise of 24.59%. The count of people with the Yeoh surname also grew from 212 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, representing a 51.42% increase. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Yeoh per 100,000 people rose from 0.08 to 0.11 over the same period, reflecting a 37.5% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #62,359 | 24.59% |
| Count | 212 | 321 | 51.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeoh
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yeoh, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that there was a slight increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 87.74% in 2000 to 89.41% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as two or more races dropped slightly from 5.66% to 5.3%, showing a decrease of 6.36%. The percentage of individuals with the Yeoh surname identifying as White decreased significantly from 5.66% to 2.18%, marking a 61.48% drop. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among the Yeoh population appeared for the first time in 2010, standing at 1.87%. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with both remaining at 0% in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.74% | 89.41% | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 5.66% | 5.3% | -6.36% |
| White | 5.66% | 2.18% | -61.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |