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

Yerton, 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 Yerton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yerton in America

Yerton is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yerton surname appeared 269 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 Yerton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yerton 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 Yerton

The surname Yerton originates from England, with its earliest instances identified during the medieval period. It is believed to have Anglo-Saxon roots, and like many English surnames, it likely has ties to topographical features or specific geographical locations. The etymology of Yerton suggests a connection to “Yar,” which might be derived from an old word meaning "gravelly place" or "meandering river," common in Old English geographic nomenclature, combined with "ton," which is derived from tun, meaning "town" or "enclosure."

In historical records, Yerton appears infrequently, but there are a few notable mentions. An early variant spelling of the surname might appear in the Domesday Book, though there is no direct citation of Yerton, names such as Yarde and Yerding can be seen, which might suggest phonetic or etymological linkage. Manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries show variations such as Yertone or Yyrton. One of the earliest recorded instances of Yerton as a surname is found in the tax rolls of Yorkshire in 1332, mentioning a William de Yerton.

The village or place-names similar to Yerton have historical significance. The names of places like Yarnton in Oxfordshire or Yarton might coincide with the surname development. This indicates that bearers of the surname likely originated in or around these areas, which were well-settled during medieval times.

Several individuals through history carried the Yerton surname and made their mark in various capacities. In the 15th century, Johanna Yerton of London was registered in the local guilds, indicating involvement in the textile trade. Another significant mention is Thomas Yerton, born in 1601 in Exeter, who became well known as a merchant and emigrated to the American colonies, specifically to Maryland.

By the 18th century, the name appears periodically in church records and land deeds. For example, Anna Yerton, born in 1724 in Devonshire, married into the Davidson family, signifying ties amongst local gentry. The 19th century sees figures like Robert Yerton, born in 1843, serving in various agricultural reforms across southern England, championing technology in farming, indicating the name's continuity and adaptation through societal changes.

Famous individuals with the surname include George Yerton, born in 1765, who was a prominent shipwright in Liverpool, contributing to the development of the shipbuilding industry during the late 18th century. Another notable person is Edward Yerton, born in 1817, who became a respected engineer and worked on the Great Western Railway.

Thus, the surname Yerton retains its historical roots deeply embedded in the lands of Britain, reflective of the typical journey of an old English surname, evolving through centuries, marked by contributions to society by its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yerton

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

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

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