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

Yapor, 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 Yapor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yapor in America

Yapor is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yapor surname appeared 127 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 Yapor.

The history of the last name Yapor

The surname Yapor has its origins rooted in Spain, emerging during the medieval period, potentially as early as the 12th century. It is believed that the name may have originated in the regions of Castile and León, areas known for their noble families and rich cultural heritage. The name Yapor could be derived from the Spanish words that might have meant "I see" or "I may see," reflecting qualities of vision or perception. Alternatively, it could also have connections to names of Jewish origin, given the significant Jewish population in Spain during the medieval period.

Documented evidence of the surname Yapor appears in various historical manuscripts and records, though it is relatively rare. One such early instance can be traced back to church records in Castilla-La Mancha in the late 15th century. The name is noted in baptismal and marriage records, often linked with families of minor nobility or landowners. The spelling variations, such as Yapoor or Janpor, sometimes appears in early documents.

The first recorded example of the surname Yapor is found in the church registers of Toledo in the year 1485, where a Juan Yapor is documented as a witness to a significant land deed. Another early individual of note is María Yapor, who appears in records of Valencia around 1510, involved in trade activities.

Through the centuries, the name Yapor can be seen migrating to various parts of Europe and the Americas, especially post the Spanish Reconquista and the expulsion of Jewish populations in 1492. Records from the 17th century in the Spanish colonies show individuals such as Diego Yapor, born in 1612 in Mexico City, who was a prominent trader.

In the 18th century, Manuel Yapor, born in 1745 in Seville, emerged as a notable figure due to his involvement in governmental affairs in colonial Spanish America. In the 19th century, Juan Francisco de Yapor born in 1820 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, became known for his literary contributions and was an influential writer of the Romantic movement in South America.

The surname Yapor continues to be uncommon, with its bearers often carrying a strong sense of their heritage and ancestral roots. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Yapor have been involved in various professional fields from trading and governance in medieval Spain to literature and politics in more modern times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yapor

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

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 Yapor 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.

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

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