Explore the Family Name Yohn
The meaning of Yohn
Americanized form of German John. Compare Yon 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yohn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yohn has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 13,925th most popular last name in 2000, it dipped to the 15,063rd spot by 2010, marking an 8.17% decline. The number of individuals with this surname also reduced from 1,987 to 1,959 over the decade, a change of -1.41%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.74 named Yohn in 2000, which dropped to 0.66 in 2010, indicating a 10.81% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,925 | #15,063 | -8.17% |
| Count | 1,987 | 1,959 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.66 | -10.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yohn
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yohn, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 67.24%, while the number of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the Yohn surname rose by 70%. However, the percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 38.89%, and the Black community saw a drop of 18.32%. Those identifying as two or more races showed a minor increase of 0.90%. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, making up 94.87% in 2000 and slightly less at 94.59% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 94.59% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.94% | 67.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.12% | 0.9% |
| Black | 1.31% | 1.07% | -18.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.26% | 0.77% | -38.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.51% | 70% |