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

Youndt, 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 Youndt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youndt in America

Youndt is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youndt surname appeared 162 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 Youndt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youndt 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 Youndt

The surname Youndt has its origins traced back to Germany, likely from the Rhineland-Palatinate region, where many German surnames were derived in the medieval period. The name Youndt is likely a variation of the German surname Jung, which translates to "young" in English. The name Jung was often used as a distinguishing nickname for a younger person, one of several individuals with the same name, or the youngest son in the family.

Youndt appears to be a phonetically altered version of Jung, reflecting the transliteration changes that often occurred among German immigrants to other countries, particularly the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries. As German settlers immigrated, the spelling and pronunciation of their surnames often adapted to better fit the phonetics of the English language, leading to variations such as Youndt.

One of the earliest mentions of the surname Youndt in historical records can be found in Pennsylvania, a common settlement area for German immigrants in America. Johann Michael Youndt, born in 1765, was among the early Youndts in Pennsylvania. Records indicate his involvement in community activities, reflecting the family's integration into American society.

The surname also appears in church records and land deeds from the 1700s and 1800s. A notable example is Peter Youndt, born in 1792, who is cited in land transactions within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. His involvement as a landowner indicates the family's establishment and upward mobility in the new world.

In the late 19th century, another prominent figure with the surname was Samuel Youndt, born in 1827. He served as a local official in Berks County, Pennsylvania, and contributed to several public works projects. His legacy includes civic involvement and his name appearing in town council records.

Emma Youndt, born in 1854, represents another branch of the family known for her philanthropic efforts in education and community service in Pennsylvania. Her contributions were significant enough to be mentioned in local histories and records of charitable organizations.

Another Youndt of historical interest is George Youndt, born in 1871, who moved westward and became a prominent figure in Ohio. His business ventures and community involvement were well-documented in regional newspapers and civic records of the early 20th century.

The surname Youndt, though not widespread, carries with it a distinct lineage of German heritage and an American story of adaptation and integration. Each of these historical figures helps to paint a fuller picture of the Youndt family's journey from Europe to becoming an integral part of the American tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youndt

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

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

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