2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Youhas
An invented surname of uncertain origin and meaning.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Youhas. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Youhas 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Youhas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Youhas, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Youhas
The surname Youhas has its origins in Central Europe, particularly in the regions that now encompass modern-day Hungary and Austria. Emerging in the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries, the surname appears to have ties to older Germanic languages and possibly some Slavic influences. The name is likely derived from the German "Johann," which is itself a form of "John," or the Latin "Ioannes," both meaning "God is gracious." Variations of the name, such as Juhász, which means "shepherd" in Hungarian, suggest occupational roots.
Historical records show that the name Youhas, and its variants, appeared in various forms in medieval documents. The Hungarian form Juhász, for example, is noted in tax records and censuses as early as the 14th century. In those times, names were often documented phonetically, leading to various spellings such as Juhas, Yuhas, and Youhas. A notable appearance can be found in the 1427 Urbarium of King Sigismund of Hungary, which listed many families by their occupations, including shepherds.
The earliest recorded example of the specific spelling Youhas appears in Austrian-Hungarian border regions in the 16th century. This was during a period of significant social and economic upheaval due to the Ottoman Wars in Europe, which may have led families to migrate and adapt their names for better integration into new communities.
One famous individual by the name was Franz Youhas, born in 1792 and died in 1845. He was renowned for his contributions to agricultural advancements in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Maria Youhas, born in 1854 and died in 1902, was another notable figure known for her literary works that depicted rural life in 19th century Hungary. János Juhász, although spelled differently, was a bishop known for his influential role in the Hungarian Reformed Church in the early 19th century; he was born in 1775 and died in 1841.
Another significant person was Imre Youhas, who was an inventor born in 1870. His innovations in textile machinery improved productivity during the Industrial Revolution and left a lasting legacy on the industry. Lastly, Katalin Youhas, a renowned folk artist born in 1902 and died in 1978, gained international acclaim for her detailed embroidery and preservation of traditional Hungarian crafts.
The surname Youhas serves as a testament to the interplay between language, geography, and occupation over centuries in Central Europe. Its various forms and holders of the name have contributed significantly to different aspects of society, from agriculture to art.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Youhas
Among Census respondents with the surname Youhas, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Youhas 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 Youhas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino7.5% · 9
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Youhas
Youhas appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,774 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 909 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 9,774 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 909 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 Youhas 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 | #142,049 | -0.6% |
| Count | 118 | 120 | 1.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Youhas bearers went from 118 to 120 (+1.7% change). The surname moved down 909 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #142,049.
FAQ
Youhas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Youhas?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Youhas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Youhas?
Youhas ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Youhas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Youhas.
Has Youhas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Youhas went from 118 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 2 (+1.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Youhas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Youhas, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.5%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Youhas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Youhas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (7.5%), Two or More Races (3.3%). 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 Youhas (2000, 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 Youhas mean?
An invented surname of uncertain origin and meaning. 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 Youhas (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 have the last name Youhas?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Youhas on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.