Explore the Family Name Yerton
The meaning of Yerton
Probably a variant of Yerdon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yerton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yerton has experienced a slight decline over a decade. In 2000, Yerton ranked 65,492 and fell to 72,332 by 2010, marking a drop of 10.44%. Likewise, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 283 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, showing a reduction of 4.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a change of -10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #72,332 | -10.44% |
| Count | 283 | 269 | -4.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yerton
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Yerton identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 92.93% in 2000 to 89.59% in 2010. The number of those identifying as two or more ethnicities rose significantly from 1.77% to 4.46%, an increase of 151.98%. The Hispanic population within this surname group also increased from 3.18% to 4.46%, marking a 40.25% rise. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.93% | 89.59% | -3.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 4.46% | 151.98% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 4.46% | 40.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |