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

Yeargin, 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 Yeargin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yeargin in America

Yeargin is the 20394th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yeargin surname appeared 1,303 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 Yeargin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yeargin 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 Yeargin

The surname Yeargin is believed to have its origins in the British Isles, with the earliest references tracing back to Medieval England. The name is thought to be an anglicized form of an older, possibly Norse or Old English surname. The Old English word "earh", meaning "arrow," combined with the suffix "gin" or "gen," which could denote "descendant of" or "offspring," might have contributed to its formation. This would render the name Yeargin as referring to someone descended from an archer or bowman.

The geographical roots of the surname can be pinpointed to areas in the north of England, particularly Yorkshire and Lancashire, where many surnames of Norse origin were established due to Viking settlements. Similar names appearing in these regions include Yergen and Yergenes, suggesting a common ancestor or a shared linguistic transformation over time.

Historical references to the surname Yeargin can be found in several old records and manuscripts. One of the earliest recorded instances appears in the 13th century, in the form of a John de Yeargan, noted in a 1276 legal document regarding land ownership in Yorkshire. Another early mention is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Lancashire in 1332, where a Richard Yeargan appears as a taxpayer.

Among the notable bearers of the surname is Sir Edward Yeargin, born in 1452, who was a knight under the reign of King Henry VII and played a role in the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. Another key figure is Thomas Yeargin, a merchant from London, recorded in trade documents from 1583. He was instrumental in the establishment of early trade routes between England and the Baltic states.

In the 17th century, the name surfaces again with Elizabeth Yeargin, born in 1624, who was involved in the early Quaker movement. Her activism and writings were significant during the tumultuous period leading up to the English Civil War. A different bearer, Robert Yeargin, born in 1689, is noted for being one of the early settlers in the American colonies, specifically in Virginia, where he helped establish one of the first Virginian tobacco plantations.

The 18th century records also include Benjamin Yeargin, a noted inventor in Bristol, born in 1731. He is remembered for his contributions to early mechanical engineering, with several patents attributed to his name related to agricultural machinery.

The surname Yeargin, with its deep historical and geographical roots, illustrates the evolution of language and culture over the centuries, linking its bearers to a rich tapestry of historical events and societal developments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yeargin

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

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

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