Explore the Family Name Younkins
The meaning of Younkins
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 Younkins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Younkins" has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,654th in popularity and slipped to rank 44,730th in 2010, marking a slight drop of 0.17%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Younkins surname increased by nearly 6%, from 453 in 2000 to 480 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of Younkins per 100,000 people dropped by 5.88% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #44,730 | -0.17% |
| Count | 453 | 480 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Younkins
The ethnic identity attached to the Younkins surname also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 5.63%, making up 84.79% of Younkins in 2010, down from 89.85% in 2000. The Black representation within the Younkins surname increased significantly, from 7.51% in 2000 to 11.46% in 2010, a rise of 52.60%. Additionally, the 2010 census introduced new categories for Younkins ethnicity, with 1.67% identifying as Hispanic and 1.46% reporting they belong to two or more races. No Younkins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.85% | 84.79% | -5.63% |
| Black | 7.51% | 11.46% | 52.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |