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

Youells, 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 Youells surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youells in America

Youells is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youells surname appeared 229 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 Youells.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youells 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 Youells

The surname Youells is believed to originate from the British Isles, with historical roots tracing back to medieval England. The name is possibly derived from the Old English elements "eowu," meaning "yew tree," and the suffix "ell," which could denote "dweller" or "place." The surname may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with yew trees, which were significant in medieval England for their use in bow making.

The earliest records of the surname Youells date back to the Middle Ages, though specific mentions in records like the Domesday Book of 1086 are uncertain. Variations of the surname such as Youell, Youle, and Yewell appear more frequently in historical documents. The name's spelling was not standardized, leading to various phonetic versions in parish registers and tax rolls.

One of the earliest known individuals with a variant of this surname was John Youle, recorded in Yorkshire in 1379 in the Poll Tax Rolls. This suggests the surname was present in northern England by the 14th century. The name likely evolved regionally, resulting in similar but distinct variations.

By the 16th century, the name appeared in various records, including wills, land grants, and church registers. An example is Richard Youell, born in 1542 in Norfolk, who appears in several legal documents of the time. Richard's presence in these documents indicates the name's linkage to land ownership and local governance.

In the 17th century, the surname Youells was recorded in maritime and colonial contexts. Christopher Youells, born in 1621, is noted for his role as a ship's captain, transporting goods between England and its American colonies. Christopher's name appears in shipping logs and colonial records, highlighting the surname's spread beyond England.

The 18th century saw a notable individual, Thomas Youells, born in 1705 in London, who was an influential merchant involved in the textile trade. Thomas's business dealings are well-documented in commercial records, marking the name's association with burgeoning trade networks during this period.

By the 19th century, the surname had established a modest presence in various regions of the British Isles and the Americas. Jane Youells, born in 1832, became a recognized figure for her philanthropic efforts in London, with mentions in charitable organization records and personal correspondences reflecting the name's continued socio-economic relevance.

Eliza Youells, born in 1859, is another significant figure who emigrated to Australia, where she became a noted community leader in the late 19th century. Her contributions to local society are documented in newspapers and community archives, showcasing the surname's geographic dispersion and familial legacy.

Overall, the surname Youells has a rich historical tapestry encompassing various regions, professions, and societal roles. The evolution of its spelling and presence in historical records reflect the broader socio-cultural dynamics of the periods in which these individuals lived.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youells

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

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

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