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

Yueh, 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 Yueh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yueh in America

Yueh is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yueh surname appeared 273 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 Yueh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yueh 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 Yueh

The surname Yueh, originating from China, carries a rich historical and etymological significance. The name is particularly prominent in regions such as the provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui. Its earliest recorded use dates back to the Zhou Dynasty, around 1046–256 BCE. Yueh is derived from the ancient state of Yue, which emerged during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history (770–476 BCE). The ancient state of Yue was situated in present-day northern Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu provinces.

Historical references to the Yueh surname can be found in several classical Chinese texts. The Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian, compiled in the 1st century BCE, makes mention of the state of Yue and its people. Furthermore, the Book of Songs, an ancient collection of Chinese poetry from the 11th to 7th centuries BCE, also references the state of Yue, providing early textual evidence of the name’s significance.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname can be traced back to Yueh Yi, a notable military strategist born during the Warring States period (475–221 BCE). Yueh Yi served the state of Zhao and is remembered for his military prowess and strategic acumen. Another historical figure bearing this surname is Yueh Fei, born in 1103 and died in 1142. Yueh Fei was a Chinese general during the Song Dynasty and is celebrated as a national hero for his defense against the Jurchen Jin Dynasty.

Pagoda inscriptions and temple records from the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE) also document the Yueh surname, highlighting its historical relevance and the spread of families bearing this name. For instance, Yueh Xin, a renowned scholar during the Tang era, made significant contributions to Chinese literature and is frequently mentioned in historical texts from that period.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE), another notable individual with the Yueh surname was Yueh Rong, an accomplished artist and calligrapher. His works are preserved in various art collections and continue to be studied for their artistic merit. Additionally, Yueh Weng, a high-ranking official during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912 CE), played a pivotal role in several governmental reforms, further cementing the surname’s historical importance.

From its inception in ancient Chinese states to its bearers throughout various dynasties, the Yueh surname has a long-standing historical presence. Each figure has contributed to the legacy of the name, ensuring its place in the annals of Chinese history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yueh

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

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

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