Explore the Family Name Younes
The meaning of Younes
Muslim: variant of Younis. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Aziz, Omar, Walid, Ahmad, Ahmed, Ali, Anis, Fouad, Habib, Imad, Khalil, Mohamad.
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How common is the last name Younes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Younes has gained popularity in the United States over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 'Younes' ranked 22,999 in prevalence among surnames with a count of 1,038 bearers. However, by 2010, it moved up the rankings to 20,157 with an increased count of 1,324 bearers, marking a growth of 27.55%. This also meant that the proportion of individuals with the surname 'Younes' per 100k people rose from 0.38 to 0.45, showing an improvement of 18.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,999 | #20,157 | 12.36% |
| Count | 1,038 | 1,324 | 27.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.45 | 18.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Younes
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Younes, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority, or 88.44%, identified as White in 2010, up from 82.85% in 2000. Meanwhile, there was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, from 1.83% to 2.19% and 4.82% to 5.21% respectively. Interestingly, the proportion of individuals who claim two or more races dropped significantly, from 9.92% to 3.32%. There were no respondents who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.85% | 88.44% | 6.75% |
| Hispanic | 4.82% | 5.21% | 8.09% |
| Two or More Races | 9.92% | 3.32% | -66.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 2.19% | 19.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |