Explore the Family Name Yeom
The meaning of Yeom
Korean: variant of Yŏm (see Yom 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeom in the United States?
The surname Yeom has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Yeom was ranked as the 95,567th most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it had jumped to 57,781st on the list, reflecting an increase of approximately 39.54%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also nearly doubled during this period, with the count increasing from 177 in 2000 to 352 in 2010. This represents a substantial growth rate of about 98.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,567 | #57,781 | 39.54% |
| Count | 177 | 352 | 98.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.12 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeom
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yeom. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of people with this surname identified as Asian or Pacific Islander, accounting for 94.35% and 95.17% of the total respectively. This reflects a slight increase of 0.87%. Additionally, in 2010, some holders of the Yeom surname began identifying with more than one ethnicity, represented by 1.70% identifying as two or more races. A small percentage (3.13%) identified as White, while no individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.35% | 95.17% | 0.87% |
| White | 0% | 3.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |