2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yednock
A locational surname derived from a place name in Scotland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Yednock. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yednock 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Yednock in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yednock, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yednock
The surname Yednock has roots deeply entrenched in Eastern Europe, specifically from the regions now part of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. The name likely emerged in the late medieval period, around the 14th to 15th centuries. This was a time when surnames began to become standardized as populations grew and families identified their lineage through trade, occupation, or notable features. The name Yednock may be derived from an older Slavic word or combination of words, but its exact etymology remains somewhat obscure.
One possible origin is the Slavic root "jedn-" which means "one" or "single," combined with a suffix that may have denoted a clan or family group. This suggests that the original bearer could have been someone notable as a singular figure or head of a family. Variations in spelling were common, especially before widespread literacy and standardized spelling; this results in historical documents showing different forms such as Jednok, Yednok, and Yednokov.
The surname appears in historical records sporadically, often in the context of land transactions or local governance. A notable early mention is found in a 16th-century land registry from the region of Galicia in Poland, where a family named Yednok was recorded as landholders. Another recorded instance of the name occurs in a Ukrainian parish register from the 17th century, documenting the marriage of Ivan Yednok to Maria Petrovich in 1634.
Historical figures carrying the surname Yednock include Mihailo Yednock, a notable 18th-century Cossack leader born in 1772 and celebrated for his role in defending Ukrainian lands from Ottoman incursions. Aleksander Yednock, born in 1821, was a scholar and poet who contributed to the Renaissance of Ukrainian literature during the period of Romanticism. His works often depicted the simplicity and struggles of rural life.
Another key individual is Janos Yednock, a 19th-century Polish statesman who served as a regional governor in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Born in 1835, Janos played a significant role in local government and oversaw several reforms aimed at improving educational and agricultural standards in his district. His influence persisted, and many local schools were established during his tenure.
In more recent history, Kazimierz Yednock, born in 1882, was a professor and historian who authored several acclaimed books on Polish medieval history. His research provided crucial insights into the sociopolitical structure of Poland during the 13th and 14th centuries. Kazimierz's dedication to historical accuracy earned him numerous academic accolades and respect within the scholarly community.
The surname Yednock, though not widespread, carries with it a rich tapestry of historical significance and notable figures from different eras, illustrating the diverse contributions and legacy of individuals bearing the name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yednock
Among Census respondents with the surname Yednock, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Yednock 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 Yednock surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.5% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yednock
Yednock 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-10 bearers (-9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 21,218 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+7 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,336 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-9.1%) | Down 21,218 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+7.0%) | Up 9,336 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 Yednock 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 | #160,975 | #151,639 | 5.8% |
| Count | 100 | 107 | 7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yednock bearers went from 100 to 107 (+7.0% change). The surname moved up 9,336 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #151,639.
FAQ
Yednock surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yednock?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Yednock. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Yednock?
Yednock ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 107 people with the surname Yednock. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Yednock.
Has Yednock become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yednock went from 100 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 7 (+7.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Yednock?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yednock, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Yednock in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.5% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yednock appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.5%), Hispanic (2.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Yednock (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 Yednock mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in Scotland. 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 Yednock (0.04 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 common is the surname Yednock?
You can see how common the surname Yednock is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.