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

Youngwirth, 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 Youngwirth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youngwirth in America

Youngwirth is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youngwirth surname appeared 209 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 Youngwirth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youngwirth 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 Youngwirth

The surname Youngwirth is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in areas now part of modern-day Germany and Austria. The earliest records suggest that the name began appearing in the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. It likely evolved from a combination of old Germanic words, with "jung," meaning young, and "wert," meaning worth or value. The name might have originally been an occupational or descriptive surname, indicating a person of valuable youth or simple enough, a young person of worth.

Historical references to the surname Youngwirth are scarce, but the records that do exist show various spellings. In some old manuscripts and records, the name appears as Jungwert or Jungwirth, reflecting older spelling conventions. These variations were common given the lack of standardized spelling in historical records.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname was Hans Jungwirth, mentioned in land and tax records from the Bavarian region in the early 16th century. His descendants were relatively wealthy landowners. Another early record includes Heinrich Jungwert, who appeared in military rosters of the Habsburg Monarchy around the 17th century. His service contributed to the name's presence in the military annals of the time.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the surname was Maria Jungwirth, born in 1723, who became known for her charitable work within her community in what is now Lower Saxony. Her contributions to local hospitals and orphanages were well-documented, making her an important historical figure in those regions.

In the 19th century, Franz Youngwirth, born in 1820, was a prominent figure in the German-speaking areas of Bohemia. He was a well-known academic, contributing significantly to local universities with his work in the natural sciences. His publications covered various topics from botany to early environmental studies, influencing both his contemporaries and later scholars.

Another significant individual was Johann Youngwirth, who immigrated to the United States during the waves of European migration in the mid-19th century. He settled in Wisconsin around 1854 and established a successful farming enterprise. His letters and correspondences provide a primary source of immigrant history and the spread of the surname to new territories.

By tracing the history and evolution of the surname Youngwirth, a rich tapestry of cultural and societal developments is revealed. From its Germanic roots to its spread across various regions and into the New World, the name carries with it stories of youth, worth, and noteworthy contributions across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youngwirth

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

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

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