2000
#105,905
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 156
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Yeazell
Of French origin, most likely derived from an occupational surname for someone who made or sold yeast.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 167 Americans carry the last name Yeazell. That puts it at #123,817 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,052,421 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yeazell 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
167
1 in 2,052,421
Census rank
#123,817
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
146
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 146 bearers of the surname Yeazell in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 123817th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yeazell, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yeazell
The surname Yeazell is believed to have its origins in the German-speaking regions of Europe. Its earliest known appearance can be traced back to the areas around the Rhineland and Saxony in Germany. During the medieval period, these regions were home to many surnames derived from occupation, location, or descriptive nouns.
The name Yeazell likely evolved from the German surname Jeisel, which itself could have been derived from ancient words related to geography or natural features. The “Jeis” part of the name shares similarities with words meaning “ice” or “iron” in Old High German, possibly hinting at a familial connection to ironworking or ice trading. Such a lineage suggests the family might have been involved in essential trades in medieval Germany.
Historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries mention variants of the name, such as Jeiseln, Jaisel, and Yeasle. Notably, a document from 1398 refers to a Heinrich Jeiseln, a merchant in the town of Mainz. Mainz, part of the Holy Roman Empire during that period, was a significant center of trade and commerce, indicating that the Yeazell ancestors might have been engaged in influential commercial activities.
The earliest recorded example of the surname in England appears in the late 16th century, where a Hans Yeasle emigrated to London around 1595. His descendants are noted to have anglicized the surname into Yeazell by the 17th century as they assimilated into British society. This era also saw considerable movements of people due to the Thirty Years' War, which may have contributed to the dispersal of the name.
Several individuals with the surname Yeazell have made notable contributions throughout history. For instance, Johann Yeazell (1682–1750), a German blacksmith known for his innovations in tool-making, and Elizabeth Yeazell (1746–1810), an English textile artist renowned for her intricate fabric designs. In America, the Yeazell name appeared in records from the early 18th century, such as the 1721 mention of George Yeazell in Virginia, who was among the early settlers and contributed to the development of local agriculture.
Later, during the American Civil War, Captain Robert Yeazell (1839–1864) served in the Union Army and is remembered for his bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg. Another significant figure, Professor Adrienne Yeazell (1854–1921), was a pioneer in the field of early childhood education in the United States, advocating for progressive educational reforms.
The surname Yeazell, with its rich historical tapestry, reveals connections to trades, migrations, and contributions to various societies from medieval Europe to the modern United States. The evolution of its spelling and adaptation across cultures underscores a story of resilience and integration through the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yeazell
Among Census respondents with the surname Yeazell, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Yeazell 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 Yeazell surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 133
- Two or more races6.8% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yeazell
Yeazell 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
#108,199
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 164
+8 bearers (+5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 2,294 places
2020
#123,817
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 146
-18 bearers (-11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 15,618 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #105,905 | 156 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #108,199 | 164 | 0.06 | +8 bearers (+5.1%) | Down 2,294 places |
| 2020 | #123,817 | 146 | 0.05 | -18 bearers (-11.0%) | Down 15,618 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 Yeazell 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 | #108,199 | #123,817 | -14.4% |
| Count | 164 | 146 | -11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.05 | -18.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yeazell bearers went from 164 to 146 (-11.0% change). The surname moved down 15,618 positions in the national ranking, going from #108,199 to #123,817.
FAQ
Yeazell surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yeazell?
Name Census estimates that about 167 living Americans carry the surname Yeazell. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,052,421 residents.
How common is Yeazell?
Yeazell ranks #123,817 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 146 people with the surname Yeazell. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (167), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Yeazell.
Has Yeazell become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yeazell went from 164 recorded bearers to 146. That is a decrease of 18 (-11.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #108,199 to #123,817.
What does the Census say about the background of Yeazell?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yeazell, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.8%) and Hispanic (2.1%). 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 Yeazell in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (133 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yeazell appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Two or More Races (6.8%), Hispanic (2.1%). 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 Yeazell (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 Yeazell mean?
Of French origin, most likely derived from an occupational surname for someone who made or sold yeast. 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 Yeazell (0.05 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 Americans have the surname Yeazell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.