Explore the Family Name Younk
The meaning of Younk
Americanized form of Dutch Jong or German Jung.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Younk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Younk" has experienced a modest decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,577th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 70,833rd. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 299 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, representing a reduction of about 7.69%. The proportion of people named Younk per 100,000 also declined by 18.18% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #70,833 | -13.19% |
| Count | 299 | 276 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Younk
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, people with the surname "Younk" predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This ethnicity accounted for 97.99% of the holders of this surname in 2000, and this percentage increased slightly to 98.91% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year. Notably, there was also no change in the proportion of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 98.91% | 0.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |