Explore the Family Name Yik
The meaning of Yik
Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 易 and 羿, see Yi 3 and 9.
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How common is the last name Yik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yik has seen a slight increase over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 116,123 in popularity with 139 individuals carrying this surname, representing a proportion of 0.05 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank improved to 111,426 and the count increased by 13.67% to reach 158 individuals, while the proportion remained constant at 0.05 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,123 | #111,426 | 4.04% |
| Count | 139 | 158 | 13.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yik
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Yik has also witnessed changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Yik surname were of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, accounting for 85.61%. This percentage saw an increase to 89.87% by 2010. The second-largest ethnicity identified was Hispanic at 9.35% in 2000, which decreased slightly to 8.23% in 2010. The White ethnicity accounted for 3.60% in 2000 but was not represented in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and there were no reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.61% | 89.87% | 4.98% |
| Hispanic | 9.35% | 8.23% | -11.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 3.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |