Explore the Family Name Yeske
The meaning of Yeske
Americanized form of Polish Jeszke or Jeśke and of their Germanized form Jeske, which is also of Sorbian origin (see Jeschke).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yeske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yeske has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 36,807th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had slipped to 38,754th, marking a 5.29% drop. The count of individuals with the Yeske surname also experienced a small dip during this period, falling from 572 to 570.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #38,754 | -5.29% |
| Count | 572 | 570 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yeske
Turning to ethnic identity, Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals bearing the Yeske surname identify as White. In fact, over 98% did so in 2000, although this proportion decreased marginally to approximately 97.72% in 2010. A minimal percentage identified as belonging to two or more races, with this group experiencing a 16.19% decline over the decade. Meanwhile, no significant representation for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was noted in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 97.72% | -0.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0.88% | -16.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |