Explore the Family Name Yewell
The meaning of Yewell
English: variant of Yule.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yewell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yewell has maintained a stable measure of popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 79,394th in terms of prevalence and slightly moved to 79,598th in 2010, reflecting a marginal decline of 0.26%. However, the count of individuals with the Yewell surname increased from 223 in 2000 to 239 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.17%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #79,598 | -0.26% |
| Count | 223 | 239 | 7.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yewell
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Yewell, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly white, although it has seen a slight decrease from 93.27% in 2000 to 89.96% in 2010. Over the same period, there has been a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, rising from 4.93% to 6.69%. Meanwhile, the census recorded a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity at 2.09% in 2010. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.27% | 89.96% | -3.55% |
| Black | 4.93% | 6.69% | 35.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |