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

Yellowman, 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 Yellowman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yellowman in America

Yellowman is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yellowman surname appeared 310 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 Yellowman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yellowman 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 Yellowman

The surname Yellowman has its origins in English-speaking regions, particularly from the British Isles, dating back to the medieval period. This unusual surname likely has to do with characteristics or occupations linked to the color yellow. It might have denoted a person who wore yellow garments or was involved in dyeing or working with yellow materials. Etymologically, the name could be derived from the Old English "geolu," meaning yellow, combined with “man,” to signify an individual associated with the color.

The early instances of the surname Yellowman are sparse, and it does not appear prominently in many historical records like the Domesday Book. However, some local parish records and medieval manuscripts provide glimpses of its usage. One of the earliest references can be traced back to the mid-14th century in England, where a John Yellowman was documented in a tax roll dated 1362. Although not widely known, his presence suggests that the name was already established by that time.

In the 15th century, records indicate a Thomas Yellowman in Norfolk, England, noted in court documents from 1479. This suggests a regional persistence of the surname, potentially tied to local dyeing industries which were quite prominent in certain areas due to the wool trade.

By the 17th century, the surname begins to appear more frequently, as seen in the wills and legal documents of that era. One notable figure is Robert Yellowman, born in 1621 and recorded in a 1658 legal dispute over land in Gloucestershire. His presence in legal records further substantiates the spread and embeddedness of the surname in various parts of England.

In the 19th century, the surname Yellowman makes an appearance in transatlantic records as individuals from the British Isles migrated to the Americas. Mary Yellowman, born in 1798, emigrated to the United States in the early 1820s and settled in Pennsylvania. Her family records and letters provide valuable insights into the migration patterns and preservation of the surname across different continents.

By the early 20th century, famous individuals bearing the surname Yellowman emerged. One of the more distinguished was George Yellowman, born in 1885, who became a renowned craftsman known for his wooden carvings in Yorkshire. His works were celebrated regionally and continue to be a reference for artisans studying traditional English woodcraft.

Through these historical references and notable individuals, the surname Yellowman provides a fascinating lens into occupational and regional history, with its preserved usage and modest documentation reflecting a small but distinct lineage tracing back centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yellowman

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

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

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