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

Yearout, 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 Yearout surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yearout in America

Yearout is the 27818th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yearout surname appeared 863 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 Yearout.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yearout 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 Yearout

The surname Yearout is rooted in the historical and linguistic tapestry of the English language. It is widely believed to have originated in England, specifically during the medieval period, between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from older Anglo-Saxon words, reflecting a combination of elements that point towards an occupational or descriptive origin.

One theory suggests that the surname Yearout is a variant of the Middle English term yere, meaning year, combined with out, possibly implying a term related to timekeeping or agricultural cycles. During medieval times, surnames often evolved from the professions or notable characteristics of individuals, and it's plausible that Yearout referred to someone who played a role in managing or recording annual events.

Historical references to the surname Yearout are sparse but significant. The earliest known record appears in a 14th-century English tax register where a William Yearout is mentioned. This indicates the presence of the surname in official capacities, which could infer that the individuals bearing the name were engaged in administrative or clerical work, likely related to agricultural lands and their cycles.

Spelling variations in historical texts, such as Yearroud or Yearought, suggest the name's fluctuating orthographic history before the standardization of English spelling in the early modern period. These variations also indicate the regional dialectal influences across England. In particular, records from the Hampshire area in the late 15th century mention Thomas Yearroud, suggesting the surname had established itself in southern England.

A notable figure bearing the surname is John Yearout, born in 1662, who emigrated from England to the American colonies. His descendants played significant roles in early American settlement, particularly in the Virginia and North Carolina regions during the 18th century.

Further back, a Robert Yearought is documented in a 1485 parish register, indicating that the name was sufficiently established by the late 15th century. Another historical figure is Richard Yearout, born in 1590, who was documented in a testamentary record in Kent, further illustrating the geographical spread of the name within England.

A well-documented case is that of Mary Yearout, born in 1725, whose marriage records in colonial Pennsylvania provide insights into the name's transplantation and adaptation in early American society. Her lineage details signify the movement and establishment of families bearing the surname across the new world.

The surname Yearout encapsulates a rich and somewhat mysterious historical journey, rooted in England and carried across to the American continent. From medieval manuscripts to colonial records, the name has traversed centuries, providing glimpses into the lives of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yearout

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

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

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