2010
#121,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 142
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Yammine
An Arabic surname possibly derived from the word "yamin" meaning right side or direction.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 198 Americans carry the last name Yammine. That puts it at #108,965 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,731,083 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yammine surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
198
1 in 1,731,083
Census rank
#108,965
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
173
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 173 bearers of the surname Yammine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 108965th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yammine, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yammine
The surname Yammine originates from the Middle East, specifically from the Levantine region, which encompasses modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Israel. Historical evidence suggests that it emerged during the late Ottoman Empire period, around the 18th to 19th centuries. The name Yammine is derived from the Arabic root "YMN," which conveys meanings related to livelihood, prosperity, or blessedness. This root appears in various Semitic languages and has connotations of happiness and success.
The areas originally associated with the surname Yammine are predominantly the coastal regions of Lebanon, particularly the cities of Beirut and Tripoli. These areas were cultural and trade hubs, facilitating the spread and preservation of unique family names. Yammine has been documented with alternative spellings, including Yameen and Yamin, due to differences in transliteration from Arabic to Latin alphabets.
Throughout its history, the surname Yammine has appeared in several notable records and manuscripts. One of the earliest mentions of a Yammine can be traced back to an 1832 census of residents in Beirut, where a family bearing the name was listed among the city's merchants. Historical documents from the Maronite Church, which has a significant presence in Lebanon, contain various references to the Yammine family, highlighting their involvement in community and religious affairs.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Yammine was Salim Yammine (1821–1895), who was a prominent figure in the Maronite community of Beirut. He was known for his contributions to local trade and philanthropic activities. Another notable individual was Elias Yammine (1850–1924), who became a respected silk trader during a time when the Lebanese silk industry was flourishing. His contributions to the industry helped shape the economic landscape of the region.
In the academic and intellectual spheres, George Yammine (1875–1936) emerged as an influential writer and educator in early 20th-century Lebanon. His works focused on the cultural heritage of the Levant, and he played a key role in the establishment of modern Lebanese educational institutions. Furthermore, Nadia Yammine (1912–1987) was a renowned poet and activist whose writings advocated for women's rights and social justice in Lebanon.
In more recent history, the surname Yammine continued to be associated with influential figures such as Michel Yammine (1918–1982), a talented artist and painter whose works have been exhibited internationally. Michel's art often depicted the landscapes and daily life of Lebanon, preserving the cultural essence of his homeland for future generations.
The Yammine surname, with its rich history and cultural significance, has been a marker of identity and heritage for those who bear it. From trade and commerce to arts and education, individuals with this surname have made significant contributions to their communities, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to be celebrated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yammine
Among Census respondents with the surname Yammine, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Yammine bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Yammine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.9% · 152
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 12
- Black or African American1.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 2
- Two or more races1.2% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yammine
Yammine appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#108,965
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 173
+31 bearers (+21.8%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 12,625 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #121,590 | 142 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #108,965 | 173 | 0.06 | +31 bearers (+21.8%) | Up 12,625 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Yammine surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,590 | #108,965 | 10.4% |
| Count | 142 | 173 | 21.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.06 | 15.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yammine bearers went from 142 to 173 (+21.8% change). The surname moved up 12,625 positions in the national ranking, going from #121,590 to #108,965.
FAQ
Yammine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yammine?
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the surname Yammine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,731,083 residents.
How common is Yammine?
Yammine ranks #108,965 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 173 people with the surname Yammine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (198), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Yammine.
Has Yammine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yammine went from 142 recorded bearers to 173. That is an increase of 31 (+21.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #121,590 to #108,965.
What does the Census say about the background of Yammine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yammine, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Black (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yammine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.9% (152 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yammine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.9%), Hispanic (6.9%), Black (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Yammine (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Yammine mean?
An Arabic surname possibly derived from the word "yamin" meaning right side or direction. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Yammine (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Yammine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.