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

Youngdale, 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 Youngdale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youngdale in America

Youngdale is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youngdale surname appeared 230 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 Youngdale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youngdale 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 Youngdale

Youngdale is a relatively rare surname with roots believed to be in Scotland, emerging around the late medieval period. The name likely derives from a combination of the Old English or Old Norse elements. "Young" suggests a designation for younger members of a family to differentiate them from elders. The "dale" component is derived from the Old Norse word "dalr," meaning "valley." Thus, the surname Youngdale can be interpreted as "young person from the valley."

Historical references to the surname are scant and dispersed. One of the earliest recorded instances can be traced to Yorkshire, England, during the 15th century. A manuscript from 1467 mentions a Richard Youngdale, a tenant farmer in the Aire Valley region of West Yorkshire. The records of St. Peter’s Church in Leeds mention a baptism of Ellen Youngdale in 1523, further establishing its presence in the area.

Throughout the 17th century, the name appears with increasing frequency in parish records and land deeds. Thomas Youngdale (1602-1674), known for his efforts in agriculture development, became one of the prominent figures of the name. In 1631, he is recorded in a land grant in the West Riding of Yorkshire, where he later founded a farming community.

Another notable individual, Anne Youngdale (1694-1752), gained recognition through her involvement in the early Quaker movement. She was a vocal advocate for religious freedom and is listed in several correspondences with key Quaker leaders. Her writings offer a window into the sociopolitical climate of her time.

The 18th century saw diaspora movements that spread the name beyond its point of origin. James Youngdale (1748-1820), born in Yorkshire, immigrated to North America in 1775. He settled in Pennsylvania, where he became a prosperous blacksmith and assisted in the Revolutionary War efforts.

In the 19th century, William Youngdale (1822-1889) emerged as an influential academic figure. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, he was a noted philologist and contributed extensively to the study of Celtic languages. His works are still referenced in linguistic studies today, highlighting the intellectual reach of the Youngdale name.

Overall, Youngdale is a surname steeped in historical significance, linking it to various regions and notable individuals through the centuries. Its etymological origins speak to the agrarian landscapes and societal structures of medieval Britain, providing a rich tapestry upon which the family's history is woven.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youngdale

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

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

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