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

Yehling, 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 Yehling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yehling in America

Yehling is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yehling surname appeared 170 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 Yehling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yehling 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 Yehling

The surname Yehling finds its origins in Germany, primarily from regions that are part of present-day Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name likely emerged around the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "Jähling," which could be linked to the adjective "jäh," meaning sudden or impetuous, suggesting that it may originally have been a nickname describing someone's personality traits.

Yehling or similar spellings would have been found in historical records such as local church registers, land ownership documents, and town archives from the Holy Roman Empire era. One of the earliest records of the surname appears in a 1487 tax ledger from a village in Bavaria. Occasionally, the name appears in slightly varied forms, such as Jähling or Jechling, which were gradually standardized into the modern spelling.

In a 1523 manuscript from a monastery in Swabia, a Henrich Yehling is mentioned in relation to land donations. This indicates the surname was well-established by the early 16th century. Other early mentions include a Georg Yehling who appears in a 1544 Nürnberg guild record as a master craftsman.

One historically significant individual with the surname Yehling is Johann Yehling, born in 1612 and a noted organ builder in the town of Ulm. He crafted several church organs that still retain historical significance for their artistry and craftsmanship. Another notable figure from a slightly later period is Dietrich Yehling, a 17th-century scholar who taught at a university in Heidelberg and published several important works on moral philosophy before his death in 1698.

Records from the 18th century include an Anna Maria Yehling, born in 1731 and mentioned in various records of the Bavarian town of Regensburg. She was noted for her charitable work and involvement with local hospitals. Another figure, Frederick Yehling, born in 1779 in Hanover, was known for his contributions to local governance and civic planning during the early 19th century.

Through the centuries, the surname Yehling has traveled and evolved but retains its deep roots in German history, particularly within Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name's meaning and evolution reflect a rich tapestry of regional history, personal characteristics, and the lifework of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yehling

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

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

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