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

Yandell, 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 Yandell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yandell in America

Yandell is the 12565th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yandell surname appeared 2,464 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Yandell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yandell 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 Yandell

The surname Yandell is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the county of Somerset, during the medieval period. Its earliest roots can be traced back to the Old English words "geat" meaning "gate" and "hyll" meaning "hill," suggesting that the name may have been derived from a topographic feature such as a hill near a gate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yandell can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, including "Yandhyll" and "Yandhill," indicating its connection to a specific location or landmark.

In the 13th century, records indicate the presence of a family with the surname Yandell residing in the village of Yatton, near Bristol. This village's name is derived from the Old English words "geat" and "tun," meaning "gate town," further reinforcing the connection between the Yandell surname and its geographical origins.

One notable individual bearing the Yandell surname was Sir John Yandell, a prominent landowner and knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III (1312-1377). Sir John Yandell was mentioned in several historical documents, including royal charters and land grants, cementing his place in the annals of English history.

Another individual of note was William Yandell (1566-1628), a renowned scholar and clergyman who served as the Rector of Wonersh in Surrey. Yandell was known for his extensive biblical knowledge and was highly regarded in academic circles of his time.

During the 17th century, a branch of the Yandell family migrated to the American colonies, where they settled in Virginia and Kentucky. One of the most prominent figures from this branch was Wilson Yandell (1782-1856), a physician and educator who co-founded the Louisville Medical Institute, which later became the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

Throughout the centuries, the Yandell surname has been documented in various forms, including Yandall, Yandle, and Yandal, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in earlier times. Despite these variations, the core essence of the name and its historical roots remain intact, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of English heritage and the stories woven into family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yandell

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

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

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