2000
#28,118
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 802
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.30
Very Rare Last name
Yandle
A variant spelling of the English surname Yandell, from a place name meaning "valley with a gate".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 994 Americans carry the last name Yandle. That puts it at #29,114 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.29 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 344,823 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yandle 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Yandle with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
994
1 in 344,823
Census rank
#29,114
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
867
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 867 bearers of the surname Yandle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.29 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 29114th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yandle, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yandle
The surname Yandle is believed to have originated from England, dating back to medieval times. The name is thought to be of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English elements "geong," meaning "young," and "dæl," meaning "valley." Hence, the name Yandle could be interpreted as "young valley." The geographical link suggests that the original bearers of the name likely lived in or near a valley that was considered youthful or perhaps new and fertile.
Yandle's earliest recorded history dates back to the rich tapestry of medieval England's documentation. Though not mentioned in prominent records like the Domesday Book of 1086, the surname starts to appear in parish registers and local records from the 13th and 14th centuries onward. These records are crucial to tracing the lineage and distribution of the surname across England. Variations in spelling such as Yandele or Yandel were common due to the phonetic spelling practices of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Yandle appears in the 1327 Subsidy Rolls of Somerset, where a William Yandle is listed. This document is significant as it provides insight into the taxation records, and grants a glimpse into the life of an early English Yandle. The Yandle name shows continuity and presence in Somerset, indicating localization in a specific area of England during this period.
As time progressed, the surname appears in various historical references. In the Lay Subsidy Rolls of the 16th century, John Yandle is documented in the 1524 record, also from Somerset. This consistency in the area points to a deeply rooted family presence spanning multiple generations. Another notable Yandle from this period is Thomas Yandle, who is mentioned in the same records in 1547, possibly a descendant of the earlier John Yandle.
Moving into the 17th century, the Yandle family appears in colonial records as migration patterns shifted due to economic and religious factors. Christopher Yandle, born in 1620, is documented as having emigrated to the American colonies, specifically Virginia, in search of new opportunities. This migration highlights how the Yandle name began to spread beyond the British Isles, securing its place in the burgeoning English colonies.
In more recent history, one of the most prominent Yandles was Edwin Yandle, a 19th-century figure born in 1832. Edwin was a noted tradesman and community leader in the expanding industrial towns of England. His contributions to local society and economy were well-documented in local histories and trade directories of the period.
The Yandle surname, though not widely known, carries with it a rich heritage rooted in medieval England. Its evolution from a simple, geographically descriptive name to a surname carried by migrants and tradesmen illustrates the broader historical patterns of English social and economic history. Through early records, such as the Subsidy Rolls and parish registers, the Yandle lineage can be traced, highlighting its endurance and continual presence through centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yandle
Among Census respondents with the surname Yandle, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Yandle 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 Yandle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.3% · 792
- Two or more races5.0% · 43
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 17
- Black or African American1.2% · 10
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yandle
Yandle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#29,604
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 796
-6 bearers (-0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.27
Rank movement Down 1,486 places
2020
#29,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 867
+71 bearers (+8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.29
Rank movement Up 490 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #28,118 | 802 | 0.30 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #29,604 | 796 | 0.27 | -6 bearers (-0.7%) | Down 1,486 places |
| 2020 | #29,114 | 867 | 0.29 | +71 bearers (+8.9%) | Up 490 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 Yandle 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 | #29,604 | #29,114 | 1.7% |
| Count | 796 | 867 | 8.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.27 | 0.29 | 7.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yandle bearers went from 796 to 867 (+8.9% change). The surname moved up 490 positions in the national ranking, going from #29,604 to #29,114.
FAQ
Yandle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yandle?
Name Census estimates that about 994 living Americans carry the surname Yandle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 344,823 residents.
How common is Yandle?
Yandle ranks #29,114 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.29 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 867 people with the surname Yandle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (994), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.29 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.29 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 Yandle.
Has Yandle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yandle went from 796 recorded bearers to 867. That is an increase of 71 (+8.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #29,604 to #29,114.
What does the Census say about the background of Yandle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yandle, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Yandle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (792 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yandle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.3%), Two or More Races (5.0%), Hispanic (2.0%). 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 Yandle (2000, 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 Yandle mean?
A variant spelling of the English surname Yandell, from a place name meaning "valley with a gate". 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 Yandle (0.29 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 people are called Yandle?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Yandle? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.