2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yarno
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a location name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Yarno. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yarno 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Yarno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yarno, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yarno
The surname Yarno is believed to have originated from the United Kingdom, specifically in the regions of England. Its history can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 12th century. The name Yarno is thought to be derived from an Old English personal name or locative name. Similar spellings such as Yarnoe, Yarneaux, and Yarnow have been recorded in historical manuscripts.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Yarno appears in legal documents from the 13th century. One notable reference can be found in the Assize Rolls of Norfolk from 1272, where a Roger de Yarno is mentioned. This indicates that the surname was already established in certain areas of England by this time. The name de Yarno suggests a possible locational origin, indicating a person hailing from a place called Yarno or bearing that as a distinguishing feature.
In the subsequent centuries, the surname Yarno appeared sporadically in various historical records. The Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census of sorts conducted during the reign of King Edward I, includes an entry for a William Yarno in Cambridgeshire. This reinforces the notion that the name had spread to different parts of England.
One of the more notable bearers of the surname was Thomas Yarno, who lived in the early 15th century. He held a minor clerical position in the Diocese of Winchester, and his name appears in several ecclesiastical records from the period. His presence in these documents highlights the social mobility and varying occupations held by those with the Yarno surname during medieval England.
John Yarno, born in 1465 and died in 1543, was another significant individual carrying this surname. He was a merchant based in London and played a role in the burgeoning textile industry of the city during the Tudor period. Records from the Merchant Adventurers, a powerful trading guild, mention his involvement in trade with the Low Countries.
The prominence of the name continued into the early modern period. An Elizabeth Yarno, born in 1580, is noted for her contributions to early English literature. Her work in translation and poetry has been referenced in various literary critiques of the Elizabethan era. She corresponded with several well-known writers of her time, which not only highlights her literary prowess but also the social standing of those bearing the surname.
In the 17th century, another significant figure appears: Richard Yarno, born in 1612 and died in 1687. He was an early settler in the American colonies, specifically in Virginia. His descendants played a role in the development of colonial America, and various genealogical studies trace the Yarno lineage back to him, documenting his contributions and those of his family.
The surname Yarno thus encompasses a rich tapestry of history, from medieval England to colonial America, featuring notable individuals contributing to various aspects of society. Each instance of the surname in historical records offers a glimpse into the life and times of those who bore it, showcasing their journeys and roles across different periods and regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yarno
Among Census respondents with the surname Yarno, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Yarno 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 Yarno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yarno
Yarno 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,664 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,787 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,664 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 1,787 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 Yarno 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 | #150,452 | #148,665 | 1.2% |
| Count | 109 | 111 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yarno bearers went from 109 to 111 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 1,787 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #148,665.
FAQ
Yarno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yarno?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Yarno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Yarno?
Yarno ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Yarno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Yarno.
Has Yarno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yarno went from 109 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Yarno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yarno, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Yarno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yarno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Yarno (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 Yarno mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a location name. 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 Yarno (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 Yarno?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Yarno at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.