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

Yorde, 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 Yorde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yorde in America

Yorde is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yorde surname appeared 113 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 Yorde.

The history of the last name Yorde

The surname Yorde likely originated from England around the Middle Ages, specifically during the 12th to 13th centuries. It is believed to derive from the Old Norse word "jord," which means "earth" or "soil," or from the Old English "eorde" with a similar meaning. The name may initially have been used to describe someone who lived on or near fertile land, such as a farmer or a landowner.

Early references to the name can be found in medieval records, particularly in tax rolls and land grants of the period. In the 1296 Lay Subsidy Rolls, there is a mention of a William de Yorde, who appears to have been a landowner in Yorkshire. This would suggest that the surname had been established and recognized in that region by the late 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Yorde appears in the 14th-century Assize Rolls in Gloucester, where a John Yorde is listed as a juror in 1327. This indicates that the name was not only confined to Yorkshire but had found its way to other parts of England by the early 14th century.

In historical references, the surname shows slight variations in spelling. In the 15th century, records from the parish of St. Etheldreda in Ely, Cambridgeshire, mention a Thomas Yord who was a prominent member of the community. The name was also found spelled as Yordey in the 16th century in some court documents, indicating a fluidity in spelling practices of the time.

Further historical instances include Sir Andrew Yorde, who was documented as a military advisor to King Henry VI in the mid-15th century, participating in the Wars of the Roses. His contributions to the battles of that era earned him a minor mention in local chronicles.

In the late 16th century, a notable figure with this surname was Margaret Yorde, born in 1564 in Sussex. She was known for her charitable activities, establishing several alms-houses for the poor in her local parish. Her philanthropy was recorded in the parish registers and local history books, marking her as a significant historical figure.

By the 17th century, the name had begun to disperse further afield. An example is found in the 1623 register of merchants trading with the New World, which lists Richard Yorde as a prominent trader involved in importing goods from the Americas. His ventures played a part in establishing early transatlantic trade routes.

Throughout these different periods, the Yorde family has left a modest but traceable impact on English history, from feudal landowners to charitable figures and early explorers. The surname's evolution through various spellings reflects the linguistic changes of the times, though its roots in rural and agricultural origins remain consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yorde

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

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 Yorde 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.

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

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