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

Yellets, 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 Yellets surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yellets in America

Yellets is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yellets surname appeared 163 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 Yellets.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yellets 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 Yellets

The surname Yellets has its origins in the British Isles, likely emerging during the late medieval period. This surname appears to have Anglo-Saxon roots, potentially derived from a combination of Old English elements. One plausible derivation is from the Old English 'eald,' meaning "old," and 'lēac,' meaning "leek" or "meadow," which were commonly used elements in creating toponymic surnames.

Yellets first appears in historical records in a form similar to 'Yellet' or 'Yelet,' showing the fluidity of medieval spelling. One early instance of the surname can be traced to the Poll Tax returns Yorkshire in 1379, where a Henry Yelet is listed. This suggests that the name has a long-standing connection to Northern England.

By the 15th century, records show variations of the surname, including in parish registers and local manor rolls. In 1436, a Richard Yellet was recorded in the manorial accounts of the Bishopric of Durham. This instance points to the frequent utilization of such surnames in official documents due to feudal obligations and land rights.

The name continued to be recorded in the following centuries, albeit infrequently. In the 1600s, parish records from Lancashire mention a John Yellets, christened in 1624. This supports the theory that the name may have spread gradually across different regions of England.

In the early 18th century, migration and trade brought individuals with the surname to various parts of the British Empire. Notably, a Thomas Yellets, born in 1708 in London, is documented as part of the British colonial records in New England, having traveled to America for trade and settlement purposes.

Further notable personages include Sarah Yellets, born in 1751 in Norfolk, who was later involved in a significant legal case regarding inheritance disputes, reflecting the complicated nature of property laws in England at the time. James Yellets, born in 1803, is noted as a schoolmaster in Derbyshire, emphasizing the evolving nature of occupational surnames by this era.

The surname Yellets, through its documented history, showcases a transition from its early medieval Anglo-Saxon roots to more contemporary forms while retaining its distinct regional characteristics. This surname has been adopted by various families, most notably in Northern England and subsequently through migration, across the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yellets

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

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

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