2000
#6,931
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,463
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.65
Rare Last name
Yingling
Derived from the German surname Jüngling, meaning "young man" or "youth."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,942 Americans carry the last name Yingling. That puts it at #7,457 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.44 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 69,355 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yingling surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
4.9K
1 in 69,355
Census rank
#7,457
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,310 bearers of the surname Yingling in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.44 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7457th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yingling, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yingling
Among Census respondents with the surname Yingling, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Yingling bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Yingling surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 4,061
- Two or more races2.6% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 75
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 28
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 20
- Black or African American0.3% · 14
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yingling
Yingling appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#7,332
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,550
+87 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 1.54
Rank movement Down 401 places
2020
#7,457
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,310
-240 bearers (-5.3%)
Per 100,000 1.44
Rank movement Down 125 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,931 | 4,463 | 1.65 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,332 | 4,550 | 1.54 | +87 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 401 places |
| 2020 | #7,457 | 4,310 | 1.44 | -240 bearers (-5.3%) | Down 125 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Yingling surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,332 | #7,457 | -1.7% |
| Count | 4,550 | 4,310 | -5.3% |
| Per 100K | 1.54 | 1.44 | -6.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yingling bearers went from 4,550 to 4,310 (-5.3% change). The surname moved down 125 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,332 to #7,457.
FAQ
Yingling surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yingling?
Name Census estimates that about 4,942 living Americans carry the surname Yingling. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 69,355 residents.
How common is Yingling?
Yingling ranks #7,457 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.44 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,310 people with the surname Yingling. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,942), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.44 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.44 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Yingling.
Has Yingling become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yingling went from 4,550 recorded bearers to 4,310. That is a decrease of 240 (-5.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,332 to #7,457.
What does the Census say about the background of Yingling?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yingling, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.6%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yingling in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (4,061 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yingling appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Two or More Races (2.6%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Yingling (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Yingling mean?
Derived from the German surname Jüngling, meaning "young man" or "youth." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Yingling (1.44 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Yingling?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Yingling on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.