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

Yalçın, 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 Yalçın surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yalçın in America

Yalçın is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yalçın surname appeared 289 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 Yalçın.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yalçın 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 Yalçın

The surname Yalcin originates from Turkey and is deeply rooted in the Turkish language. The name Yalcin comes from the Turkish word "yalçın," which translates to "steep" or "precipitous," often used to describe a steep mountain or cliff. This term was historically used to denote someone who lived near a steep geographical feature, hinting at the topographical nature of the regions where early bearers of the surname resided.

Yalcin can be traced back to various regions in Turkey, particularly in areas with rugged terrain such as the mountainous regions of Anatolia. The surname does not appear in ancient texts such as the Domesday Book due to its origins lying within the Turkish linguistic and cultural context rather than Western European records.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Yalcin appears in Ottoman Empire documents from the 16th century, although many records from this period remain incomplete or have not yet been thoroughly digitized. The use of the surname Yalcin became more standardized over time as the Ottoman Empire's administrative system became more sophisticated.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Yalcin. Cem Yalcin, born in 1824 and died in 1895, was a notable Ottoman mathematician contributing significantly to the educational reforms in the empire. Another illustrious figure is Ferhat Yalcin, born in 1903, who was a pioneering figure in early Turkish cinema during the 1920s and 1930s and contributed to the country's cultural renaissance.

Mehmet Yalcin, a renowned Turkish architect born in 1930, is recognized for his influence on modern Turkish architecture. His works from the mid-20th century continue to be studied for their innovative designs that blend traditional Turkish aesthetics with modern functionality. Another prominent individual is Aysel Yalcin, born in 1954, who made significant contributions to Turkish literature and was known for her novels and critical essays.

Kadir Yalcin, born in 1966, is a contemporary sportsperson known for his achievements in Turkish football. He gained fame in the 1980s and 1990s, representing Turkey in several international tournaments and bringing acclaim to Turkish sports through his skills and sportsmanship.

The surname Yalcin has thus been borne by many distinguished individuals who have contributed to various facets of Turkish culture and society, with the name continuing to carry a sense of heritage and pride for its bearers. The historical context and geographical implications of Yalcin provide a rich background to this surname's legacy in Turkey.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yalçın

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

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 Yalçın 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 Yalçın 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 Yalçın was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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