Explore the Family Name Yonan
The meaning of Yonan
Assyrian/Chaldean: from the personal name Yōnān, Syriac equivalent of the Biblical name Jonah (see Jonas and Muslim Yunus, compare Younan).
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How common is the last name Yonan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yonan has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 32,059th in popularity but rose to the 30,665th rank in 2010, marking a 4.35% change. The count of people with the Yonan surname also increased from 679 to 760 during this period, indicating an 11.93% increase. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also rose by 4%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,059 | #30,665 | 4.35% |
| Count | 679 | 760 | 11.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yonan
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts among those bearing the Yonan surname between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, there was a significant decrease in individuals identifying with two or more races, with the percentage falling from 9.87% to 4.47%, a drop of 54.71%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as White increased from 84.39% to 88.55%. There was also a substantial growth in the Hispanic category, seeing a 28.02% rise from 3.39% to 4.34%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an 11.44% increase. However, there was no change in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, remaining at 0% each.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.39% | 88.55% | 4.93% |
| Two or More Races | 9.87% | 4.47% | -54.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 4.34% | 28.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.36% | 2.63% | 11.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |