Explore the Family Name Yurk
The meaning of Yurk
1. Americanized form of Sorbian Jurk: from a pet form of the personal name Jura, Juro, equivalents of Latin Georgius (see George). 2. In some cases also an American shortened (and altered) form of the Ukrainian and Belorussian patronymic Yurkovich or its Croatian, Slovak, and Slovenian cognates. Compare York. Some characteristic forenames: German Arno, Klaus, Otto, Reinhold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yurk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yurk has seen a decline over a decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 59,147th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to 67,943rd place in 2010, reflecting a decrease of approximately 14.87%. The number of individuals with this surname also declined during this time frame, falling from 320 to 290, a drop of around 9.38%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Yurk per 100,000 people also decreased by 16.67% from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #67,943 | -14.87% |
| Count | 320 | 290 | -9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yurk
The Decennial U.S. Census also offers insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Yurk. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White (90.94%), followed by those identifying as Two or more races (5.31%) and Black (2.19%). By 2010, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased to 93.45% while those identifying as Two or more races decreased by 35.03% to 3.45%. There were no individuals identifying as Black in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.94% | 93.45% | 2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 5.31% | 3.45% | -35.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |