Explore the Family Name Yorks
The meaning of Yorks
English: variant of York.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yorks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yorks has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Yorks was ranked as the 31,085th most popular surname but dropped slightly to 32,236th place in 2010, reflecting a 3.7% decrease. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased marginally from 706 to 715, an increase of approximately 1.27%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of around 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,085 | #32,236 | -3.7% |
| Count | 706 | 715 | 1.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yorks
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates certain shifts for the Yorks surname between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White decreased by about 3.07%, from 92.49% to 89.65%. The Black community also saw a decline, from 3.68% to 3.08%, a decrease of 16.30%. In contrast, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.71% to 1.82%, a rise of 156.34%. Additionally, individuals claiming two or more races doubled from 2.27% to 4.62%. No changes were observed among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.49% | 89.65% | -3.07% |
| Two or More Races | 2.27% | 4.62% | 103.52% |
| Black | 3.68% | 3.08% | -16.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.82% | 156.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |