Explore the Family Name Yust
The meaning of Yust
1. Americanized form of German, Danish, Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Slovak or Slovenian Just, from the Latin personal name Justus. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Just 4.
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How common is the last name Yust in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yust has experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Yust ranked as the 42,912th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 48,436th position, marking a 12.87% drop in rank. The number of individuals with this last name also declined during this period, from 475 to 436, indicating an 8.21% decrease. The proportion of people named Yust per 100,000 also reduced by 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #48,436 | -12.87% |
| Count | 475 | 436 | -8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yust
Turning to the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Yust surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.63% in 2000 to 94.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a notable increase of 36.31%, rising from 1.68% to 2.29%. The category of "two or more races" also appeared in 2010, with 2.52% of individuals with the Yust surname identifying as such. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 94.27% | -2.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.29% | 36.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |