2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yankura
A surname possibly derived from a place name or occupational term of Slavic origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Yankura. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yankura 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Yankura in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yankura, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yankura
The surname Yankura is believed to have its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in regions that are now part of Poland and Ukraine. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly around the 14th to 16th centuries when surnames were becoming more standardized in these areas. This region's rich interplay of Slavic languages contributes to the etymology of the surname, which might be derived from older, now obsolete, words or names.
The origins of the surname Yankura can be traced to its components. The prefix Yank often correlates with names and terms derived from "Jan," a common Slavic form of John, which itself has origins in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The suffix -kura may derive from an archaic word in Polish or Ukrainian connected to land, agriculture, or another aspect of rural life, suggesting that the original bearers of the name might have been associated with farming or stewardship.
One of the earliest references to a name similar to Yankura appears in regional tax documents and land grants dating back to the 15th century, where variations like Janekur and Jankura were recorded. These documents were vital in the feudal systems of Eastern Europe, where landownership and servitude required meticulous record-keeping.
Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Yankura was Marek Yankura, a minor noble who lived in what is now southern Poland around the late 1500s. Records from 1592 indicate his involvement in local governance and civic duties. Another noteworthy mention is Katarzyna Yankura, born circa 1620, who was noted for her charitable work in a monastery in what is now western Ukraine. She was often praised in church records for her piety and community service.
In the late 18th century, during the partitions of Poland, Jan Yankura, born in 1755, was documented as a landholder who sought to maintain his estate through turbulent times. His letters to the local authorities and his petitions for the retention of his lands are documented in archives, showing a determined family effort to preserve their legacy during political upheaval.
By the 19th century, the name had spread more widely. One prominent figure was Tomasz Yankura, a noted academic born in 1834, who made significant contributions to the field of Slavic linguistics. His works, particularly a comprehensive lexicon of Slavic dialects published in 1871, remain reference points for later scholars.
Another influential person bearing this surname was Aniela Yankura, born in 1880, who became known for her involvement in early feminist movements in Eastern Europe. Her writings and speeches, advocating for women's rights and education, were widely circulated and influential in the burgeoning equal rights movement.
Throughout its history, the surname Yankura has been associated with a variety of professions and societal contributions, mirroring the dynamic and often tumultuous history of the regions from which it originated.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yankura
Among Census respondents with the surname Yankura, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Yankura 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 Yankura surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 106
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yankura
Yankura 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
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+10 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 53 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-22 bearers (-17.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 20,133 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 53 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -22 bearers (-17.2%) | Down 20,133 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 Yankura 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 | #132,206 | #152,339 | -15.2% |
| Count | 128 | 106 | -17.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yankura bearers went from 128 to 106 (-17.2% change). The surname moved down 20,133 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #152,339.
FAQ
Yankura surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yankura?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Yankura. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Yankura?
Yankura ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 106 people with the surname Yankura. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Yankura.
Has Yankura become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yankura went from 128 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 22 (-17.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Yankura?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yankura, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Yankura in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yankura appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Yankura (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 Yankura mean?
A surname possibly derived from a place name or occupational term of Slavic origin. 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 Yankura (0.04 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 Yankura?
Find out how many people have the last name Yankura on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.