2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yorro
A surname of obscure Western European origins, possibly derived from the Spanish word "yorro" meaning "billy goat".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Yorro. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yorro 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Yorro in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yorro, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 70.9%. The next largest groups are White (10.0%) and Two or More Races (10.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yorro
The surname Yorro primarily traces its origins to Spain, particularly from the regions of the Basque Country and Navarre. The earliest evidence of the name Yorro dates back to the late Medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The Basque region is well-known for its unique language and ancient cultural heritage, and the surname Yorro is believed to be derived from old Basque words. It is thought that Yorro may have originally been a place-based name, indicative of a geographic feature or a settlement.
The name Yorro could be related to the Basque word "Erreka," meaning stream or brook, as many Basque surnames are tied to natural landmarks. During the Medieval period, Basque populations often took their names from the local geography, which suggests that the bearers of the name Yorro may have lived near a prominent stream or brook. Historical references to this surname are sparse but begin to appear more frequently in municipal and parish records from the 16th century onward.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Yorro can be found in the parish records of Gipuzkoa in the early 1500s. During this time, a man named Pedro Yorro was recorded in a baptismal document. Another significant historical figure is Juan de Yorro, a soldier and sailor born in 1602 who participated in several naval engagements during the Spanish Empire's expansion.
By the 17th century, the surname Yorro had made its way into various ecclesiastical and civil records. Miguel Yorro, born in 1674, was documented as a notable merchant who traded along the coastal regions of Spain and North Africa. His trading enterprise significantly contributed to the local economy and highlighted the spread of the surname across different professional domains.
In the 19th century, Asier Yorro emerged as a notable figure who participated in the Basque Carlist Wars. Born in 1835, Asier was an ardent supporter of the Carlist cause and became a well-respected commander in the Basque militia. His efforts were instrumental in several key battles, and his legacy was well-documented in Basque historical texts.
The literary world saw the appearance of Maria Yorro, born in 1868, a prominent writer and poet known for her contributions to Basque literature. Her works were celebrated for their rich use of the Basque language and cultural themes, earning her a distinguished place in Basque literary history.
Through centuries, the Yorro name has persisted, its bearers contributing to various aspects of society from commerce to military and literature. While modern records are not within the scope of this overview, the historical trajectory of the surname Yorro reveals a rich and varied mosaic of its origins and significance across different eras and regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yorro
Among Census respondents with the surname Yorro, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 70.9%. The next largest groups are White (10.0%) and Two or More Races (10.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Yorro 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 Yorro surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino70.9% · 78
- White10.0% · 11
- Two or more races10.0% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.5% · 6
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yorro
Yorro appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-8 bearers (-6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,306 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.8%) | Down 8,306 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 Yorro 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 | #141,140 | #149,446 | -5.9% |
| Count | 118 | 110 | -6.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yorro bearers went from 118 to 110 (-6.8% change). The surname moved down 8,306 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #149,446.
FAQ
Yorro surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yorro?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Yorro. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Yorro?
Yorro ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Yorro. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Yorro.
Has Yorro become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yorro went from 118 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Yorro?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yorro, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 70.9%. The next largest groups are White (10.0%) and Two or More Races (10.0%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yorro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.9% (78 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yorro appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (70.9%), White (10.0%), Two or More Races (10.0%). 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 Yorro (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 Yorro mean?
A surname of obscure Western European origins, possibly derived from the Spanish word "yorro" meaning "billy goat". 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 Yorro (0.04 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 are called Yorro?
See how many people have the last name Yorro on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.