Explore the Family Name Yother
The meaning of Yother
Americanized form of Swiss German Joder (see Yoder). History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite (Amish) family, a less common variant of Yoder.
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How common is the last name Yother in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yother has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,552nd and by 2010, it had dropped to 31,754th, a decline of approximately 3.93%. The count of people with this surname increased marginally from 721 to 727, marking a growth rate of roughly 0.83%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.27 to 0.25, indicating a drop of about 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,552 | #31,754 | -3.93% |
| Count | 721 | 727 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yother
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the surname Yother identify as White, with 93.62% in 2000 and 92.85% in 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 0.82%. There was no change in the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, both remaining at 0%. Those identifying with two or more races showed an increase, moving from 1.94% to 2.48%, which is a significant rise of 27.84%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.39% to 1.10%, a fall of 20.86%. However, there was an increase in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 2.64% to 3.03%, a growth of 14.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.62% | 92.85% | -0.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.64% | 3.03% | 14.77% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.48% | 27.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.1% | -20.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |