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

Yeisley, 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 Yeisley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yeisley in America

Yeisley is the 60960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yeisley surname appeared 330 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 Yeisley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yeisley 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 Yeisley

The surname Yeisley traces its origins to England, with its roots stretching back to the Middle Ages. The earliest occurrences of the name suggest it likely originated from a particular geographic location or a specific occupation. Surnames in England during this period often derived from the name of a village, town, or specific landmark, and Yeisley may follow this pattern.

Linguistically, the name Yeisley might be connected to the Old English elements “ēg,” meaning island, and “lēah,” meaning clearing or meadow. These elements suggest the name could have originally been used to describe individuals who lived near a meadow by an island or water body. The variations in spelling are indicative of the fluid nature of language and record-keeping during the medieval period.

Historical records show that the name Yeisley, or its variants, began appearing in England around the 14th century. Manuscripts from this period sometimes recorded the name as "Eisley" or "Yisley," reflecting the inconsistent orthography of the time. One of the earliest recorded appearances is that of John Yeisley, who appears in a 1379 poll tax record in Yorkshire, illustrating the name’s presence in northern England.

In the centuries that followed, the name Yeisley continued to be documented in various records. William Yeisley, born in 1599, became a prominent figure in his parish in the West Midlands, contributing to local governance and church affairs. By the 17th century, the Yeisley family had spread to other parts of England, often appearing in marriage, baptismal, and land records.

The name eventually made its way to the New World, with Richard Yeisley, born in 1754, being among the early English settlers in the American colonies. Richard's contributions to his community in Pennsylvania through farming and civic activities positioned the Yeisley name prominently in colonial America.

Samuel Yeisley, born in 1805, was another notable figure who carried the name forward into the 19th century. Samuel's entrepreneurial ventures in the textile industry in northern England exemplified the industrial zeal of the period, and his ventures were recorded in local business directories.

A more recent historical figure, Edward Yeisley, born in 1892, was known for his service in the British military during World War I. Edward’s contributions were documented through military records and commendations, ensuring the persistence of the Yeisley name in 20th-century historical archives.

By examining the spread and occurrences of the surname Yeisley, from its English medieval origins to its presence in colonial America and beyond, a rich historical tapestry emerges. The variations in spellings across centuries capture the dynamic interplay of language, geography, and societal roles, anchoring the surname Yeisley firmly within the annals of historical record.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yeisley

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

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

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