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

Yongue, 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 Yongue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yongue in America

Yongue is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yongue surname appeared 294 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 Yongue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yongue 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 Yongue

The surname Yongue has its roots in medieval Europe, specifically from Scotland. The name likely originated from the Old English word geong or the Old Norse word ungr, both of which mean "young." These terms were typically used as nicknames to differentiate a younger person from an older family member or someone of the same name. The surname can be found in various medieval Scottish records, particularly in regions like West Lothian and Lanarkshire, where the population was primarily of mixed Celtic and Norse origin.

One of the earliest recorded references of a similar surname is found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, where a Johan le Yong is listed. This document contained the names of Scottish nobles who pledged allegiance to King Edward I of England. Although the spelling differs slightly, the pronunciation and meaning warrant consideration of this as an early form of the surname.

In the century following these early mentions, variations of the surname such as Young and Yonge have been documented in several Scottish and English records. For instance, Thomas Yonge, a prominent judge in England, lived from the mid-14th to the early 15th centuries. Another notable individual is Sir John Young, who served as a Scottish royal official in the 15th century and participated in various diplomatic missions.

The surname Yongue first appears with this particular spelling in the United States during the colonial period. One significant individual bearing this name was Robert Yongue, who settled in South Carolina in the early 18th century. This migration pattern suggests the name could have evolved through various spellings—Young, Yonge, Yongue—before stabilizing in its current form.

Another important figure in American history is William Yongue, born in 1760, who served with distinction during the American Revolutionary War. He is listed in several military records and is well-remembered for his contributions to the war effort. This lends a significant historical context to the surname within the United States and demonstrates its transformation and permanence over time.

In the 19th century, another notable individual was James F. Yongue, born in 1822 in South Carolina. He was a prominent planter and a community leader, significantly influencing local agricultural practices and community development. His presence in various land transaction documents signifies the importance and standing of the Yongue family in that region.

Throughout history, the surname has seen various adaptations and has been borne by individuals playing significant roles in their respective communities and times. The rich historical context and consistent presence in historical records highlight the long-standing nature and evolution of the surname Yongue.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yongue

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

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

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