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

Yandall, 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 Yandall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yandall in America

Yandall is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yandall surname appeared 164 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 Yandall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yandall 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 Yandall

The surname Yandall is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. This surname is believed to have originated in the southwest region of England, particularly in counties such as Devon and Somerset. The earliest forms of the name include Yandale and Yandal, which are thought to be derived from the Old English words "gehan" meaning enclosure or a cleared land and "dell" meaning a small valley, indicating a topographical origin associated with someone who lived near a valley or a cleared area.

Historical references to the surname Yandall appear relatively late. Unlike some surnames which are featured in prominent records such as the Domesday Book of 1086, Yandall does not seem to be documented as extensively in early medieval manuscripts. However, local parish records, manorial rolls, and legal documents from the 16th and 17th centuries provide instances of its use. The rarity of the name in archival sources suggests that it may have been localized and not widely spread across England.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname is Richard Yandal, who appeared in the records of Somerset in the early 1600s. Another individual, Thomas Yandale, is documented in Devon in 1623. The slight variations in spelling reflect the non-standardized approach to surnames in historical documents, which often changed depending on the literacy and phonetic interpretation of the recorder.

A notable individual bearing the surname is William Yandall, born in 1715, a prominent farmer in Devon who is mentioned in land transaction records. His presence in these documents indicates a degree of wealth and social standing within his community. Another figure is Anne Yandall, born in 1769 in Somerset, who is referenced in local church records for her involvement in charitable activities.

In the 19th century, the surname is carried by John Yandall, an English merchant born in 1798, who traveled extensively for trade and whose journals provide valuable insights into the commercial activities of that period. A different line of the family appears with Sarah Yandall, born in 1825 in Cornwall, whose emigration to Australia during the gold rush era was documented, showcasing the spread of the name beyond England due to migration.

Through historical references and records, the surname Yandall tells a story of geographical roots, social standing, and migration, reflecting the broader patterns of English surnames and their evolution over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yandall

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

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

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