Explore the Family Name Yoast
The meaning of Yoast
Americanized form of German Jost.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yoast in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yoast saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it moved from 58,397 to 57,639, indicating a growth of 1.3%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased by around 8.62%, from 325 in 2000 to 353 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.12 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #57,639 | 1.3% |
| Count | 325 | 353 | 8.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yoast
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes within the Yoast surname holders over the decade. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010, the percentage of those reporting two or more ethnic identities rose by 28.57%, from 1.54% to 1.98%. The largest change was seen in the Hispanic category, which surged by 151.48% from 3.38% in 2000 to 8.5% in 2010. The percentage of White individuals decreased by 7.03% from 93.85% to 87.25%. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which had no representation in 2000, reported a 1.7% representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 87.25% | -7.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 8.5% | 151.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 1.98% | 28.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |