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

Yencha, 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 Yencha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yencha in America

Yencha is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yencha surname appeared 216 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 Yencha.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yencha 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 Yencha

The surname Yencha has its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in regions that are part of present-day Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine. The name appears to derive from the Slavic language group. Historical linguists suggest that Yencha is related to similar surnames that denote geographic or ethnic origins or are derived from personal given names. It appears that Yencha could be a phonetic variation of surnames like Janča or Jęcza, which in turn might be derived from Jan, the Slavic form of John.

Historical references to the surname Yencha are sparse, given that such names might have varied in spelling over time. Records from the 15th and 16th centuries indicate the languages and regions in which this surname could have appeared. These records were often church documents, land grants, or local administrative archives, though specific texts directly mentioning this surname have not conclusively been identified.

The earliest recorded example of a form of Yencha appears in central Europe in the late 17th century. A mention can be found in church records from the region that is now Slovakia. An individual named Juraj Yenča was noted in a baptismal record dated 1685, suggesting the name's usage in that area during this period.

Another notable individual, Teodor Yenča, was a local farmer and small landowner in what is now southeastern Poland. His name appears in several legal documents from the early 18th century, including a land transfer registered in 1721.

Moving into the 19th century, Maria Yencha, born in 1802 and died in 1851, was remembered for her involvement in the local community of a small Ukrainian village. Her name appears in local historian accounts who documented the contributions of notable villagers during that time period.

In the late 19th century, Stefan Yencha emerged as a notable figure. Born in 1870 and passing in 1932, he was an intellectual who contributed significantly to regional literature. His works and correspondence are preserved in a collection at a regional historical archive, offering insights into his life's impact on local cultural development.

Finally, Anna Yencha, born in 1895 and died in 1978, was remembered for her efforts in the resistance movements during the interwar period and World War II. Historical records from war archives document her contributions to these movements, highlighting her as a prominent woman for her time.

The surname Yencha thus shows a rich historical tapestry, revealing the lived experiences of people across centuries and regions within Eastern Europe. These records provide a glimpse into the significance and continuity of the name through varied historical contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yencha

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

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

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