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

Yih, 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 Yih surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yih in America

Yih is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yih surname appeared 196 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 Yih.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yih 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 Yih

The surname Yih has its origins in China, specifically within the Han Chinese population. It is derived from the pinyin transliteration of several Chinese characters, most commonly 易 (Yì) and 义 (Yì), which have meanings such as "easy" and "righteousness," respectively. The surname can be traced back to ancient times, with records suggesting its use during the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE).

Historical references to the surname Yih can be found in various Chinese historical archives and manuscripts. One notable reference is in the "Book of Surnames" or "Baijiaxing," a traditional text from the Song Dynasty (960–1279 CE) that lists the most common Chinese surnames. While the surname Yih may not be as prevalent as others, it holds cultural and historical significance in the regions it originates from.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Yih appears in documentation from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE), where a scholar named Yih Zhong was noted for his contributions to literature and education. Place names with the older spellings of Yih can be found in historical regions of modern-day Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

Several notable individuals throughout history have borne the surname Yih. Yih Zhong (d. 735 CE) was a noted scholar during the Tang Dynasty, known for his literary works and governmental service. Yih Jin was a renowned military general during the Song Dynasty, serving with distinction in the wars against the Jurchen invaders. Yih Sheng, born in 1325, was an influential philosopher during the Yuan Dynasty, advocating for educational reforms and the importance of literacy.

In more recent history, Yih Shun (1795–1864) was a famous merchant and philanthropist renowned for his contributions to the development of infrastructure in southern China. Yih Ming, born in 1857, was an early figure in the modernization of China's educational system, playing a key role in the establishment of several major universities.

The surname Yih has a rich history that spans numerous centuries, with its bearers contributing significantly to Chinese culture and society. Their legacies can be found in literature, military history, philosophy, and education, reflecting the diverse impact of those who have carried this surname through the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yih

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

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

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