Explore the Family Name Yester
The meaning of Yester
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yester in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yester experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 62,775th and had 298 individuals. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 84,748 with a count of 221, indicating a decrease of 35% in rank and around 26% in count. In terms of proportion per 100k people, it also decreased from 0.11 in 2000 to just 0.07 in 2010, representing a drop of approximately 36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #84,748 | -35% |
| Count | 298 | 221 | -25.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.07 | -36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yester
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Yester, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identifies as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.98% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.02% by 2010. There was a noticeable change in the Hispanic population, which went from nonexistent in 2000 to comprise 3.62% of those with the Yester surname in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races, remained unchanged or were suppressed for privacy reasons during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 95.02% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |