Explore the Family Name Younie
The meaning of Younie
Scottish (Morayshire): from the old Scottish personal name Younie. Black suggests that this may be a derivative of Adhmhnan (earlier Adamnán), pronounced yonan, which is a Gaelic pet form of Adam. It may alternatively be a pet form of Ewen.
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How common is the last name Younie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Younie has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 78,326th in popularity with a count of 227 individuals bearing it. This represented 0.08 out of every 100k people. By 2010, the surname had slipped in ranking to 84,463rd, with a count of 222, maintaining the same proportion of 0.08 per 100k. This represents a change of -7.84 in rank and a -2.2 decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,326 | #84,463 | -7.84% |
| Count | 227 | 222 | -2.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Younie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Younie, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, this percentage was 96.04% and slightly increased to 96.40% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also showed a small increase from 2.20% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 96.4% | 0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 2.25% | 2.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |