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

Yettaw, 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 Yettaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yettaw in America

Yettaw is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yettaw surname appeared 128 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 Yettaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yettaw 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 Yettaw

The surname Yettaw is believed to have its origins in England, probably emerging during the late Medieval period around the 14th or 15th century. The name is presumed to be derived from a geographical or locational term, though its exact etymological roots remain somewhat obscure. One plausible theory suggests that it could be linked to the Old English terms "geat" meaning gate and "weard" meaning ward or guard, possibly describing someone who worked as a gatekeeper or guard.

Yettaw does not appear to have been prominently documented in early historical records such as the Domesday Book of 1086. However, it may have existed in various forms or spellings before becoming standardized. Potential variations of the surname that existed in regional dialects include Yetward or Yetworth. These variations hint at a connection to specific places named Yetton or Yate, further emphasizing its locational origin.

One of the earliest documented references to a surname similar to Yettaw is found in an English parish record from 1575, mentioning a John Yetward from the county of Yorkshire. This indicates that variants of the name were in use during the late 16th century in northern England.

Another historical figure is Thomas Yettaw, born in 1688 and residing in the county of Somerset. Records show his involvement as a yeoman, emphasizing the rural and locally significant nature of the name during that period.

By the 18th century, individuals such as William Yettaw—born in 1721 in Lancashire—marked their presence. William was notable for his contributions to local community affairs, serving as a parish clerk and being involved in local governance.

Further mention of the name appears in the 19th century with Anne Yettaw, who was born in Lincolnshire in 1827. Anne played a role in local education as a schoolmistress, highlighting the diverse social roles occupied by bearers of the surname.

In modern history, around the early 20th century, George Frederick Yettaw, born in 1889 in Sussex, was recognized for his involvement in World War I. His military service is recorded in various military archives, demonstrating the name's continuity through the centuries.

Throughout history, the surname Yettaw has shown adaptability and persistence across regions from Yorkshire to Somerset and beyond. Its bearers have contributed to community life, governance, and military service, thus embedding the name into the local historical tapestry of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yettaw

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

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

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