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

Yingling, 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 Yingling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yingling in America

Yingling is the 7332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yingling surname appeared 4,550 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Yingling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yingling 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 Yingling

The surname Yingling is of German origin, derived from the place name Ynglingen, located in the southwestern region of modern-day Germany. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.

The name Yingling is thought to have its roots in the Old High German word "ingiling," which translates to "descendant" or "offspring." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals as being part of a particular lineage or family line.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yingling can be found in the records of the town of Freiburg, where a certain Hans Yingling was mentioned in a document dated 1437. This document referred to a land transaction involving Hans and his family.

In the 16th century, the name Yingling appeared in various church records and municipal registers across various German states, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. For example, a Johannes Yingling was baptized in the town of Heidelberg in 1568, while a family by the name of Yingling was recorded as residing in the village of Eberbach in 1592.

One notable individual bearing the surname Yingling was Johann Georg Yingling (1621-1687), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the city of Nuremberg. He was known for his substantial contributions to the local economy and his philanthropic efforts, including the construction of a hospital and a school for underprivileged children.

Another prominent figure was Katharina Yingling (1732-1801), a renowned midwife and herbalist from the town of Pforzheim. She was widely respected for her expertise in traditional remedies and her dedication to assisting women during childbirth.

In the 18th century, the name Yingling began to spread beyond the borders of Germany, as several families emigrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One such individual was Peter Yingling (1756-1832), who settled in Pennsylvania, United States, and became a prosperous farmer and landowner.

Another noteworthy Yingling was Johann Friedrich Yingling (1793-1867), a German-born artist and engraver who achieved recognition for his intricate woodcut prints depicting scenes from everyday life and religious subjects.

While the surname Yingling may have originated in a specific region of Germany, it has since been dispersed across various parts of the world, with descendants bearing this name found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yingling

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

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

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