Explore the Family Name Younkin
The meaning of Younkin
Americanized form of German Juncken or Jünken, patronymics from the Low German personal name Juncke. Compare Youngkin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Younkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Younkin saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Younkin was ranked 15,937 but slipped to 17,268 by 2010 – a decrease of 8.35%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also slightly reduced from 1,675 in 2000 to 1,640 in 2010, marking a decline of 2.09%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Younkin per 100,000 decreased by 9.68% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,937 | #17,268 | -8.35% |
| Count | 1,675 | 1,640 | -2.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.56 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Younkin
With regard to ethnic identity, the Younkin surname demonstrates some diversification between 2000 and 2010. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the percentage of white Younkins increased marginally by 0.18%. There was a notable rise in the number of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or Asian/Pacific Islander, while the number of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 44.87%. Additionally, the percentage of Hispanic Younkins fell slightly, and those identifying as black dropped by 20.37%. This census data reflects minor changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Younkin over a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.78% | 96.95% | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.4% | -6.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 0.43% | -44.87% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0.43% | -20.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.37% | 0% |