Explore the Family Name Yerby
The meaning of Yerby
English: variant of Yearby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yerby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yerby has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 22,934 in 2000 and 24,855 in 2010, it saw a decline of 8.38%. The count of people bearing this name also experienced a minor decrease from 1,042 in 2000 to 1,001 in 2010, marking a change of -3.93%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 12.82% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,934 | #24,855 | -8.38% |
| Count | 1,042 | 1,001 | -3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.34 | -12.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yerby
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts among those with the Yerby surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled, rising from 0.67% to 1.20%. There was also a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities, jumping from 1.06% to 2.50%. Meanwhile, there were minor increases within the Hispanic (1.54% to 1.70%) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.25% to 1.30%) categories. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as White, dropping from 75.24% to 73.23%, and Black, falling from 20.25% to 20.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.24% | 73.23% | -2.67% |
| Black | 20.25% | 20.08% | -0.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 2.5% | 135.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.7% | 10.39% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 1.3% | 4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.2% | 79.1% |