Explore the Family Name Yohey
The meaning of Yohey
Americanized form of German Johe.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yohey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yohey's popularity has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yohey ranked 61,058 in terms of popularity, but that ranking decreased to 68,122 by 2010, marking an 11.57% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 308 to 289 during this decade, a decrease by 6.17%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Yohey per 100k people went down from 0.11 to 0.1, representing a reduction of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #68,122 | -11.57% |
| Count | 308 | 289 | -6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yohey
Regarding ethnicity distribution, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Yohey surname was primarily associated with the White ethnic group in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 98.7% and 97.58% respectively. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Yohey identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The data shows no change in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, with the percentage remaining at zero across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 97.58% | -1.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |