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

Yeazel, 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 Yeazel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yeazel in America

Yeazel is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yeazel surname appeared 413 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 Yeazel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yeazel 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 Yeazel

The surname Yeazel is believed to have its origins in Germany, specifically from regions that are today part of modern southwestern Germany, such as Baden-Württemberg or neighboring areas known for their dense forested landscapes. The use of surnames in this region began to be more common around the 12th to 14th centuries, as populations grew and the need for more specific identification increased.

The name Yeazel may derive from a Germanic root, possibly related to the word "jäger," meaning hunter, or "jäzel," an old dialectal word for small game or wild animal. This theory is supported by rural, forested areas' historical occupations, where hunting played a significant role. The name could have been a designation for someone known for their skills in tracking or hunting small game.

Early records of the surname are sparse, but one of the earliest known references appears in a church register from the mid-16th century in the small town of Ulm. A Hans Yeazel is recorded as a witness in a marriage in 1572. This supports the idea that the surname was already established in the region by this time. There is also mention of a Wilhelm Yeazel in a tax register from Baden in 1594, suggesting the family had some presence in the area.

In the following centuries, migration patterns due to wars, economic opportunities, or religious persecution often caused families to move, spreading surnames to new regions. By the 18th century, records show a Johan Friedrich Yeazel listed among German immigrants to Pennsylvania in 1752. His presence indicates the surname had by then made its way to the New World.

Prominent individuals bearing the surname Yeazel include Michael Yeazel, a noted figure in the early 19th century who held a significant role in agricultural development in Pennsylvania, born in 1789 and died in 1859. He contributed significantly to the advancement of farming techniques during a time of substantial growth in American agriculture.

The name also appears in military records; Captain Ernst Yeazel, who served in the Napoleonic Wars, born in 1778 and died in 1821, is remembered for his leadership and strategic prowess. His descendants continued his legacy, with several recorded in various military registries throughout the 19th century.

Another notable person is Clara Yeazel, a philanthropist and socialite born in 1855 and died in 1923, who was instrumental in the establishment of several charitable organizations in New York. Her efforts provided substantial support to immigrant communities and the underprivileged during her lifetime.

In the realm of academia, Professor Wilhelm Yeazel, born in 1870 and died in 1927, made significant contributions to the field of linguistics and medieval German literature, authoring several important texts that continue to be referenced in scholarly work today.

The most recent historical figure of note is Henry Yeazel, an inventor and industrialist born in 1892 and died in 1967, known for his innovations in manufacturing processes during the early 20th century. His patents and developments had lasting impacts on the automotive and manufacturing industries in the United States.

Thus, over centuries, the surname Yeazel has maintained a presence in various significant historical records, emphasizing its deep roots and the diverse contributions of those who bore the name in regions they inhabited and industries they influenced.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yeazel

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

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

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