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

Yono, 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 Yono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yono in America

Yono is the 41303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yono surname appeared 527 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 Yono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yono 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 Yono

The surname Yono is believed to have its origins in Japan, with historical records suggesting that it dates back to the feudal period. It is thought to be toponymic, deriving from a place name. The Japanese kanji for Yono can mean fields of Yono, indicating a geographical feature or a region characterized by fields, which reflects the agrarian society of ancient Japan.

Yono as a place name is found in the Chichibu region in Saitama Prefecture, located in the Kanto area of Honshu Island. The area was known for its agricultural productivity and serene landscapes. The name may have been adopted by families who lived in or controlled these areas, leading to it becoming a hereditary surname.

The first recorded instance of the surname Yono appears in documents from the Edo period. One of the earliest references is in the 17th century during the Tokugawa Shogunate, where a prominent samurai named Yono Heijiro gained recognition for his services to a regional daimyo. Yono Heijiro, who lived from 1634 to 1692, became a notable figure in local histories for his martial skills and administrative duties.

Another significant historical figure is Yono Kichiji, an influential farmer and village leader during the late 18th century. Born in 1756, Yono Kichiji is recorded in village annals for his role in implementing agrarian reforms and managing communal lands effectively. His contributions are commemorated in local history records, emphasizing the Yono surname's association with agricultural stewardship.

In the early Meiji era following Japan's modernization, the Yono surname appears in new contexts. A notable individual from this period is Yono Kiyoko (1854-1912), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She is credited with founding several schools in the Saitama region and promoting literacy among women.

Moving to the late 19th century, another person of note is Yono Jiro, a merchant and landowner active in trade between Japan and other countries. Born in 1868, Yono Jiro's ventures expanded the influence of the Yono name beyond its traditional agrarian roots, adapting to the new economic realities of a changing Japan.

In summary, the Yono surname has deep roots in Japanese agricultural and feudal traditions, with historical references to individuals who played significant roles in local governance, education, and commerce. Such individuals, including Yono Heijiro, Yono Kichiji, Yono Kiyoko, and Yono Jiro, reflect the diverse contributions of people bearing this surname throughout Japanese history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yono

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

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

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