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

Yennie, 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 Yennie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yennie in America

Yennie is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yennie surname appeared 235 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 Yennie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yennie 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 Yennie

The surname Yennie originates from the British Isles, primarily Scotland, and made its first notable appearance during the late Middle Ages. The name appears to be an Anglicized form derived from the Old Norse name Jönni or the Gaelic name Eóin, which is a diminutive form of John. It is occasionally found as a variant of the Scottish name Yanni or Yannine, which bears traces of distinct phonetic influences from Gaelic and Norse languages.

Yennie was predominantly concentrated in the Lowlands of Scotland but also had some presence in Northern England due to migratory movements and intermarriages that were common during the medieval period. The earliest recorded instance of the surname appears in Scottish parish records dating back to the 16th century, indicating its relatively stable presence in the region by that time.

Historical records point to a Patrick Yennie, born in 1572 in Edinburgh, who was a significant figure as the town's bailiff and contributed to local governance. Another notable person is Alexander Yennie, who lived in the 18th century and was known for his contributions to agricultural advancements in the Scottish Lowlands.

In the late 1600s, a John Yennie is documented as a merchant who played an essential role in trading between the Scottish borders and Northern England, aiding in the economic development of the region. The name also appears in maritime records with a Captain Thomas Yennie, born in 1745, commanding several successful naval expeditions during the 18th century.

Yennie also spread beyond the British Isles, with emigrants carrying the name to the Americas in the early 19th century. One such figure is Samuel Yennie, born in 1819 in Glasgow, who emigrated to Massachusetts in 1847 and became a prominent figure in shipbuilding.

Yennie, with its rich historical tapestry, reflects a unique blend of linguistic influence and regional adaptation, making it a surname emblematic of interwoven Scottish and Norse heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yennie

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

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

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