Explore the Family Name Youngers
The meaning of Youngers
1. Americanized form of Luxembourgish, Walloon, or French Jungers and possibly also of Dutch Jonkers (see Yonkers). 2. Variant of English Younger.
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How common is the last name Youngers in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Youngers has seen an uptick in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,574th most common surname while by 2010, it had moved up to 43,285th place marking a 2.89% increase. The number of individuals sharing this name also increased from 454 to 499, which represents a 9.91% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of the surname per 100k people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #43,285 | 2.89% |
| Count | 454 | 499 | 9.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Youngers
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Youngers, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly white. In 2000, 97.14% of those bearing the name identified as white, and by 2010 this figure slightly decreased to 96.99%. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity among the Youngers also saw a decrease from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.6% in 2010. However, other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no representation within the users of the surname during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 96.99% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 1.6% | -9.09% |
| 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% |