Explore the Family Name Younker
The meaning of Younker
Americanized form of German Junker or Dutch and North German Jonker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Younker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Younker has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Younker ranked as the 13,863rd most common surname while in 2010, it dropped to the 14,755th position, marking a 6.43% decline. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Younker increased from 1,999 in 2000 to 2,013 in 2010, indicating a rise of 0.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a drop of 8.11%, decreasing from 0.74 in 2000 to 0.68 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,863 | #14,755 | -6.43% |
| Count | 1,999 | 2,013 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.68 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Younker
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts among those with the surname Younker between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased by 20%, rising from 0.50% to 0.60%. There was also a significant increase of 62.5% in the proportion of American Indians and Alaskan Natives, going from 0.40% to 0.65%. Meanwhile, the representation of individuals identifying with two or more races saw an upward trend of 26.9%, moving from 1.45% to 1.84%. On the other hand, there were small decreases in the percentages of Whites and Blacks by 0.49% and 0.43% respectively, and the proportion of Hispanics fell by 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.05% | 93.59% | -0.49% |
| Black | 2.3% | 2.29% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.84% | 26.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.04% | -20% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 0.65% | 62.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.6% | 20% |