Explore the Family Name Yotter
The meaning of Yotter
1. Americanized form of South German Jotter, a variant of Jott (see Yott). 2. Americanized form of Swiss German Joder (see Yoder). History: This (see 2 above) 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 Yotter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yotter is not particularly common in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 58,130th in popularity and its rank slightly dipped to 60,636th by 2010, indicating a decrease of 4.31%. During this period, the number of individuals with the Yotter surname increased marginally from 327 to 332, marking an uptick of 1.53%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 residents, there was an 8.33% decline from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #60,636 | -4.31% |
| Count | 327 | 332 | 1.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yotter
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Yotter surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.72% of Yotters identified as such, slightly decreasing to 94.28% by 2010. The census also reveals a growing Hispanic representation within the Yotter demographic, registering a 31.27% increase from 2.75% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. No change was observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 94.28% | -1.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 3.61% | 31.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |