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

Yarborough, 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 Yarborough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yarborough in America

Yarborough is the 5119th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yarborough surname appeared 6,839 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Yarborough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yarborough 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 Yarborough

The surname Yarborough is of English origin and is believed to have originated from the village of Yarburgh, located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. The name is derived from the Old English words "gearr" meaning "triangular" and "burgh" meaning "fortified place" or "castle."

The earliest recorded mention of the name Yarborough can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled as "Iereburch" and referred to the village of Yarburgh. This suggests that the surname was likely adopted by individuals who resided in or were associated with this particular village.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Yarborough was Sir Ralph Yarborough, who lived during the 13th century and served as a knight in the service of King Edward I. He was granted lands in Lincolnshire for his loyalty and military service.

In the 14th century, the surname was also recorded in various spellings such as "Yereburgh" and "Yerburgh" in various historical documents and records from the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

Sir Nicholas Yarborough, born in 1501, was a prominent figure in the Tudor era. He served as a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire and was known for his involvement in local affairs and governance.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Sir Thomas Yarborough (1615-1672) was a staunch supporter of the Royalist cause and fought alongside King Charles I. He was later knighted for his loyalty and bravery.

In the 18th century, the Yarborough family gained significant prominence and wealth through their landholdings and estates in Lincolnshire. One notable member was Lord Yarborough (1722-1810), who served as a Member of Parliament and was a prominent figure in the local gentry.

Another famous individual with the surname Yarborough was Captain John Yarborough (1788-1845), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire.

Throughout its history, the surname Yarborough has been closely associated with the county of Lincolnshire and has been borne by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, military service, and local governance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yarborough

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

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

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