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

Youness, 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 Youness surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youness in America

Youness is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youness surname appeared 106 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 Youness.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youness 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 Youness

The surname Youness traces its origins back to the Arabic-speaking regions, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. It is derived from the Arabic name Yūnus, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Yonah, meaning "dove". The name Yūnus is commonly associated with the Biblical figure Jonah, who is also recognized in Islamic tradition as a prophet.

In Arabic, names ending with -ess or -is often indicate a patronymic, suggesting "son of" or "descendant of" the person named Yūnus. The spread of Arabic culture and influence, especially following the Islamic conquests starting in the 7th century, contributed to the dissemination of the name in various forms.

Historical records that feature the surname Youness are relatively sparse due to the transliteration variations and regional linguistic adaptations. One of the earliest documented instances can be found in Andalusian Arab manuscripts from the 10th century, which were detailed in works by scholars like Ibn Hayyan. There, a certain Ibrahim Ibn Youness is mentioned as an early astronomer contributing to the fields of science and mathematics around 950-1000 AD.

During the Abbasid Caliphate, another notable individual bearing the surname was Hakim al-Youness, a physician and scholar in Baghdad during the 11th century. His medical writings influenced later Islamic and European medical practices, showcasing the intellectual heritage carried by the name.

In Morocco, Mohammed Youness El-Kadiri, a merchant and traveler from the 16th century, appears in trade documents linking North Africa with sub-Saharan trade routes. His ventures helped to establish economic and cultural exchanges within the region, documenting the significance of the surname in historical commerce.

The Ottoman Empire provides another reference to the surname, with Ahmed Youness Pasha, a high-ranking official during the 17th century. He played a significant role in the administrative structures of the empire, particularly in the area of provincial governance and tax collection.

In more recent but still historical times, the Egyptian scholar Moustafa Youness, born in 1920 and deceased in 1983, made significant contributions to Arabic literature and Egyptology. His works provided new insights into the ancient civilization of Egypt and preserved the historical narratives for contemporary studies.

The surname Youness, evolving through various transliterations and linguistic shifts, has maintained its cultural and historical significance across different regions and eras. Known for its deep roots in Arabic linguistic heritage, it highlights a lineage of intellectual, scientific, and commercial prominence, proudly representing individuals who have made substantial contributions in their respective fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youness

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

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

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