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

Yeend, 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 Yeend surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yeend in America

Yeend is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yeend surname appeared 147 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 Yeend.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yeend 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 Yeend

The surname Yeend is of English origin, with its roots likely tracing back to the medieval period. Predominantly found in the regions of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire, the name may derive from a topographical or locational origin, possibly associated with a geographical feature or a place name now lost or significantly altered.

One suggested etymology ties the surname Yeend to the Old English word "geard" meaning "enclosure" or "yard," which over time could have evolved phonologically into Yeend. The Worcestershire and Gloucestershire areas, known for their historic farms and enclosed lands during medieval times, provide a plausible setting for this evolution.

Historical records show variants of the surname appearing in various documents. In the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from the 14th century, the name is recorded as Yend and Yennd. These early forms indicate the surname's presence during the Late Middle Ages, documenting its longstanding history.

The earliest recorded example of the surname Yeend is from the 16th century. John Yeend, born around 1540, was a notable figure recorded in the wills and testament registers of Worcester. His descendants continued to bear the surname, indicating its persistence in regional genealogies over centuries.

Famous individuals with the surname include Richard Yeend, born in 1590, who was a prominent merchant in Gloucester. His trading ventures during the early 17th century are well-documented in the city archives. Another notable person is Edward Yeend, born in 1645, who was known as a sheep farmer in Worcestershire, aligning with the name’s possible pastoral origins.

William Yeend, born in 1702, inherited and expanded his family's agricultural holdings in Gloucestershire. His land deeds and contracts provide substantial evidence of the surname's local significance. From the 19th century, Thomas Yeend, born in 1790, was an influential figure in local politics in Cheltenham, a testament to the surname's enduring presence in the region.

Though not as widely known as some surnames, the history of Yeend showcases a rich connection to England's agrarian and mercantile past. Its occurrences in medieval records and its bearers' contributions to regional histories underscore a lineage steeped in tradition and local culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yeend

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

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

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