Explore the Family Name Yunes
The meaning of Yunes
Muslim: variant of Yunis. Compare Younes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yunes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yunes increased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 116,123 in popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 96,799, marking a 16.64% increase. The count of individuals with the Yunes surname also grew during this period, from 139 people in 2000 to 188 in 2010, a rise of 35.25%. This growth is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people as well, which saw an increase of 20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,123 | #96,799 | 16.64% |
| Count | 139 | 188 | 35.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yunes
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yunes, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this surname was predominantly identified with the White (50.36%) and Hispanic (46.04%) communities. By 2010, there was a significant decrease in the proportion identifying as White, dropping to 38.30%, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased to 59.04%, making it the dominant ethnicity associated with the surname. There were no indications of Yunes being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.04% | 59.04% | 28.24% |
| White | 50.36% | 38.3% | -23.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |