Explore the Family Name Yslas
The meaning of Yslas
Hispanic: variant of Spanish Islas. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Angel, Jaime, Juan, Alfredo, Alvaro, Armando, Fidel, Florentino, Francisco, Gilberto, Lino, Luis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yslas in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yslas saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Yslas was ranked the 30,443rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 29,231st spot, representing a 3.98% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 724 in 2000 to 810 in 2010, a growth rate of about 11.88%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,443 | #29,231 | 3.98% |
| Count | 724 | 810 | 11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yslas
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yslas over the same decade. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Yslas surname identified as Hispanic (84.94%), with a smaller percentage identifying as White (13.67%). By 2010, these percentages remained largely stable, although there was a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as White (13.21%). Notably, the census began recording individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native with the Yslas surname in 2010, albeit these groups represented only small fractions (0.62% and 0.74% respectively).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.94% | 84.94% | 0% |
| White | 13.67% | 13.21% | -3.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |