Find out how popular the last name Yaich is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Yaich.

Yaich, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Yaich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yaich in America

Yaich is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yaich surname appeared 169 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Yaich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yaich to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Yaich

The surname Yaich is believed to have its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in regions that were historically part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, such as modern-day Poland, Ukraine, and Russia. The name is derived from the Slavic word "Yayts" or "Yayich," which is related to the word for "egg." This suggests that the surname may have initially been a nickname or an occupational name related to egg production or selling.

The area of origin for this surname includes rural parts of Poland and Ukraine where agriculture was a primary occupation. Over time, as families moved, the name spread to bordering regions and beyond. Older spellings of the name include variations like Yaeitch and Iayich, reflecting the phonetic transitions through different languages and dialects over centuries.

The name Yaich appears in historical documents and church records dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. One of the earliest references can be found in the baptismal records from Lublin, Poland, in 1598. These records often list the occupations of the individuals, and in some instances, the holders of the Yaich surname were noted as farmers or traders.

One of the first notable individuals with the surname Yaich was Jan Yaich, a minor noble in the Kingdom of Poland, born in 1625 and documented in various property records until his death in 1692. His influence in local politics and agricultural development left a trace in historical manuscripts from that period.

Another significant figure is Petro Yaich, a Ukrainian merchant born in 1750, who played a crucial role in the trade between Ukrainian and Russian territories. His contributions to the local economy were mentioned in several trade agreements and correspondences up until his death in 1805.

In the mid-19th century, Joseph Yaich, born in 1821 in Galicia, was noted for his contributions to the field of education, particularly in the promotion of Polish and Ukrainian literacy. He was a schoolteacher whose work was extensively covered in regional educational reports until his death in 1879.

By the early 20th century, Anna Yaich, born in 1887, emerged as a prominent social figure in Kiev. She was heavily involved in charitable work and advocacy for women's rights. Her efforts are chronicled in journals and newspapers of the time, and she continued her activism until passing in 1943.

Another notable person with the surname is Michael Yaich, born in 1905 in the Carpathian region. He became a renowned linguist and historian, specializing in Slavic languages and Eastern European history. His academic works were widely published and referenced, leaving a lasting impact on the field until his death in 1964.

Through the centuries, the surname Yaich has traversed borders and influenced various domains, retaining a connection to its Slavic roots. The variations in spelling and the spread of the name mirror the movements and contributions of the bearers of the name across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yaich

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Yaich.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Yaich was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Yaich has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Yaich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Yaich, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!