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

Yattaw, 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 Yattaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yattaw in America

Yattaw is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yattaw surname appeared 194 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 Yattaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yattaw 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 Yattaw

The surname Yattaw is thought to have originated from the British Isles during the medieval period, most likely around the 12th or 13th century. This surname appears to have connections to the old English words or place names. It's believed to have derived from a regional or topographical indication, pointing to a specific locale known for a particular feature or landmark. There is conjecture that Yattaw is phonetically linked to the words that meant "gate" or "enclosure" in Old English, although concrete linguistic evidence is scarce.

Historical records of the surname Yattaw are not abundant but can be traced back to several mentions in old manuscripts. One of the earliest documented references can be found in the parish registers of Northumberland, dating back to the late 14th century, where a John Yattaw is recorded as a landholder. This indicates that the Yattaw family had land and some status during this period. By the 16th century, the surname appears more consistently in Wills and property records, suggesting established family lines.

One of the prominent early figures bearing the surname was Thomas Yattaw, born circa 1530, who was noted in the town records of York. He was a merchant, owning considerable tracts of land and contributing to the early economic life of the region. Another notable individual is Samuel Yattaw, born in 1675, who held a civic office in Lincolnshire, signifying a respected social standing.

During the 18th century, references to the surname Yattaw became more frequent. Anne Yattaw, born in 1720, is documented as being one of the first women to run a notable trading business in Norwich, indicating the adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit within the family. By the 19th century, the Yattaws had emigrated to other parts of the world, including North America. For instance, Johnathan Yattaw, born in 1784, is recorded as having been an early settler in the New York area, contributing to the spread of the surname beyond Europe.

Isaac Yattaw, born in 1810, was a distinguished figure in the early history of Ontario, Canada. His efforts in the logging industry and subsequent establishment of a family homestead are well-documented in local historical records. This expansion to North America marks a significant chapter in the history of the surname and demonstrates its geographical dispersion.

From the medieval lands of Northumberland to the new worlds of North America, the surname Yattaw has woven a rich tapestry through history. Its bearers have left their mark in landholding, commerce, civic duty, and entrepreneurial ventures, with historical records preserving their legacies for posterity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yattaw

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

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

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