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

Yonts, 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 Yonts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yonts in America

Yonts is the 24608th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yonts surname appeared 1,015 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 Yonts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yonts 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 Yonts

The surname Yonts has its origins in the regions of central Europe, particularly Germany and Austria. The name is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th centuries. The Yonts surname possibly derives from the Swiss-German name "Jentz" or "Jentzsch," which itself is derived from the given name "Johannes" or "Hans," both referring to John in English. This connection with a common given name suggests it could have been a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Johannes."

The earliest records of the surname can be found in various forms in old Germanic texts and registers. For instance, in a 14th-century tax register from the region of Thuringia, the name appears as "Jontz." This variation points to the fluidity and evolution of spelling over time. The name also appears in the Hanseatic League records, indicating its spread across trade routes in northern Europe.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the surname is Ferdinand Jontz, mentioned in a Hamburg city archive from 1423. Ferdinand was a prominent local merchant, and this reference highlights the presence of the Yonts surname in commercial circles.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, variations of the Yonts surname can be found in various parish registers. For example, Annette Yontz is recorded in a marriage registry from Vienna in 1587. The evolution of the name continued, with the influence of local dialects and pronunciation playing a significant role.

In 1801, Johann Yontz, a noted printmaker from Munich, was recognized for his contributions to the art community. His works are documented in several collections, preserving his legacy. Another notable individual was Jakob Yonts, born in 1835 in Düsseldorf, who became a respected educator and published several treatises on pedagogical theories.

The migration patterns of the 18th and 19th centuries saw many bearers of the Yonts surname emigrating to the New World, particularly the United States, where the name slightly altered in spelling and pronunciation due to Anglicization. One such individual, Wilhelm Yonts, arrived in Philadelphia in 1847, where he later became a successful brewer.

Ella Yontz, born in 1873, gained fame as an early feminist writer and social activist in Austria. Her influential works advocating for women's rights and social reforms were widely recognized and contributed to the intellectual movements of her time.

Over centuries, the surname Yonts has evolved and adapted, yet it retains its roots in the Germanic linguistic and cultural heritage. With each generation, those bearing the name have contributed to various facets of society, enriching the historical tapestry of the Yonts surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yonts

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

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

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