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

Younts, 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 Younts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Younts in America

Younts is the 19774th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Younts surname appeared 1,361 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 Younts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Younts 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 Younts

The surname Younts finds its origins primarily in Germany, tracing back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have come from specific regions such as Bavaria and Thuringia, which were known for their rich cultural heritage and dense population of Germanic tribes. The surname Younts appears to be a variation of the surname Jantz or Jendsch, which are modified forms of the name Jansen. The name Jansen itself is derived from the given name Jan, which is a short form of Johann, meaning "God is gracious" in Hebrew.

In old Germanic languages, variations of the name can be found, such as Jantz or Jenz, which later evolved into Younts as families emigrated and linguistics shifted. This sort of linguistic adaptation is not uncommon as surnames traveled through different regions and languages, including English.

Historical references to the surname can be found in various records dating back to the 16th century. One of the earliest recorded instances is in a baptismal register from Thuringia, around the year 1580, documenting the baptism of Hans Jentz, a name closely related to Younts.

John Younts, born in 1672 in Bavaria, was one of the notable early bearers of the name who emigrated to the American colonies. His family settled in Pennsylvania, where the surname underwent slight anglicization to Younts. Another figure, Johann Jentzsch, from Saxony, who lived from 1635 to 1702, shows the transitional form of the name. Although Johann's surname maintained its Germanic spelling, the pronunciation would have started to resemble what we know as Younts.

A prominent family member in American records is George Younts, born in 1775, from North Carolina. George became quite significant in his community for his work in agrarian reforms and local governance in the early 19th century. His efforts laid a foundation for future generations carrying the surname in the United States.

An influential figure in more recent history is Colonel John Younts, who played a significant role during the American Civil War, born in 1825 and died in 1890. His leadership and tactical acumen in the battlefield were commemorated in several military history journals of the era.

Finally, Sally Younts, a noted author and social reformer, born in 1865, made considerable strides in early feminist movements and literature during the late 19th century. Her contributions to society were documented in various periodicals dedicated to progressive social issues of her time.

Each of these individuals demonstrated the cultural significance and evolving nature of the surname through different periods and geographies. The surname Younts thus encapsulates a journey through time, coming from its Germanic roots, adapting through generations, and leaving a mark on history across continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Younts

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

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

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