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

Yellowboy, 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 Yellowboy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yellowboy in America

Yellowboy is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yellowboy surname appeared 136 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 Yellowboy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yellowboy 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 Yellowboy

The surname Yellowboy is relatively obscure, with obscure origins that are challenging to pinpoint precisely. While its initial appearance is hard to trace, the surname likely originated in England, dating back to medieval periods around the 13th or 14th centuries. The regions where it appeared prominently, mainly in Lancashire and Yorkshire, were known for unique and often occupational or descriptive surnames. The name Yellowboy seems to derive from a combination of Middle English words. "Yellow" might refer to the color or a person with blonde or light-colored hair, and "boy" could be an affectionate term for a young man or servant.

One of the oldest references to the surname Yellowboy comes from a 1363 tax record in Lancashire, where a John de Yellowboy is listed as a resident. Such historical references are scarce, making it challenging to draw comprehensive conclusions about the name's widespread usage during that time. Its presence in legal documents, however, suggests that it was not an entirely fabricated or singular name but held some social recognition.

Throughout the subsequent centuries, we see the name appear sporadically in various parish records and wills. A notable mention includes a Thomas Yellowboy, a yeoman from Yorkshire, who appears in a 1587 will. These records indicate the surname was associated with those engaged in agriculture or small landownership. Interestingly, no significant shifts in spelling variations compare with many other surnames, suggesting that the name retained its form over time.

By the 17th century, records of a Richard Yellowboy, born in 1601 and deceased in 1658, show residency in Norfolk. He was known for his participation in local council matters, giving us an impression of the surname’s slight but definitive social presence. Another notable individual includes Anne Yellowboy, who was mentioned in a 1702 court document in Somerset regarding a land dispute, indicating her familial connections outweighed other societal roles.

In terms of famous bearers of the surname, the late 18th century introduces us to a Samuel Yellowboy, born in 1765 and known for his craftsmanship in weaving. Early 19th century records from Liverpool show a Reverend Charles Yellowboy, born in 1792 and died in 1854, who was a modest yet dedicated clergyman.

Scholarly references are minimal, but the name occasionally emerges in narrative accounts or local histories, primarily associated with northern England. These individuals demonstrate that while the surname Yellowboy was not widely distributed, it maintained a consistent but modest footprint over the centuries it appeared in colloquial and official records. Despite its rarity, its bearers contributed to the social and economic fabric of their respective locales.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yellowboy

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

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

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