Explore the Family Name Yunis
The meaning of Yunis
Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Yūnis, a variant of Yūnus, the name of a prophet (see Yunus, compare Yunes and Younis).
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How common is the last name Yunis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yunis has seen a rise in popularity in the United States. In 2000, Yunis was ranked 73,659th among all surnames, with approximately 245 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 66,553rd, reflecting an increase of 9.65%. The number of people named Yunis also grew by 21.22% from 245 in 2000 to 297 in 2010. This resulted in an increase in the proportion of Yunis per 100,000 residents from 0.09 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #66,553 | 9.65% |
| Count | 245 | 297 | 21.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yunis
The ethnic identity associated with the Yunis surname also varied according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 64.90% of those named Yunis identified as white, but this percentage fell to 57.91% by 2010. Similarly, the percentages of Yunis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races decreased over this decade. However, there was a significant increase in the number of Yunis identifying as black, from 2.04% in 2000 to 6.06% in 2010. The percentage of Yunis identifying as Hispanic also increased, from 19.18% in 2000 to 23.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals named Yunis identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 57.91% | -10.77% |
| Hispanic | 19.18% | 23.91% | 24.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.94% | 6.73% | -3.03% |
| Black | 2.04% | 6.06% | 197.06% |
| Two or More Races | 6.94% | 5.39% | -22.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |