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

Yerry, 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 Yerry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yerry in America

Yerry is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yerry surname appeared 120 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 Yerry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yerry 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 Yerry

The surname Yerry is believed to have its origins in Northern Europe, most likely stemming from the regions of England or possibly Germany, as names with similar phonetic qualities have been documented in these areas. The name Yerry possibly dates back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century, when many surnames were first being formalized.

In England, the Yerry surname is believed to have derived from the Old English or Old Norse given names like Geir or Gerald, with Geir meaning "spear" in Old Norse and Gerald meaning "rule of the spear" in Old English. However, Yerry could also be an anglicized form of a German surname, given the phonetic similarities to Germanic surnames like Järi or Jery.

Historical references to the name Yerry are scarce but notable. One of the earliest recorded instances appears in a manuscript from the late 15th century in Yorkshire, England, where a John Yerry was mentioned in a land deed. This suggests that the name was already established by the late medieval period.

Another significant historical occurrence of the surname Yerry is found in early American records. Johannes Yerry, born in 1726 and died in 1802, was reported to have migrated from Germany to the American colonies in the mid-18th century. His presence in the colonies was significant as he was one of the early settlers and contributed to the spread of the surname in North America.

A famous individual with the surname Yerry is Jonathan Yerry (1793-1864), who was known for his contributions to the early industrialization efforts in Pennsylvania. His work in the iron industry marked a notable point in the genealogical history of individuals bearing the surname.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Emily Yerry (1851-1918), an educator and advocate for women's rights in England. She contributed significantly to the national dialogue on gender equality and education reform.

Another prominent figure in recent historical records is Michael Yerry (1887-1965), an artist whose works were well-regarded in the early 20th century. His portrayal of rural life in England garnered attention amongst art critics and collectors.

In sum, the surname Yerry has traversed numerous geographic boundaries and historical periods, from medieval Europe to early American colonies and into the modern era, with several notable individuals leaving their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yerry

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

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

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