2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Yuengling
A German surname originating from the place name Jünglingen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Yuengling. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yuengling surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Yuengling in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yuengling, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Black (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yuengling
The surname Yuengling is believed to originate from the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, particularly from Germany. The name's roots can be traced back to the 19th century. It is derived from the German word "Jüngling," which translates to "youth" or "young man" in English. The transformation from the original spelling to Yuengling likely occurred due to the anglicization of German names upon immigration to the United States.
The Yuengling surname is most famously associated with the brewing industry, where it became a household name in America. The earliest notable bearer of the name was David Gottlieb Jüngling, born in 1808 in Aldingen, Württemberg, Germany. He immigrated to the United States in 1828 and established the Eagle Brewery in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in 1829. This brewery was later renamed D.G. Yuengling & Son, marking the anglicized adaptation of the surname.
David Yuengling's brewery became a cornerstone of the American beer industry, with his descendants continuing to run the business. His son, Frederick Yuengling, was born in 1848 and assumed control of the brewery in the late 19th century. Frederick's leadership helped solidify the Yuengling name in the brewing world, and the family business flourished under his management until his death in 1899.
Another significant figure bearing the Yuengling name was Richard L. Yuengling Sr., born in 1915. He took over the brewery during challenging times, including the Prohibition era, and was instrumental in navigating the company through these difficulties. Under Richard Sr.'s guidance, the brewery survived and eventually thrived, ensuring the Yuengling legacy continued.
Richard L. Yuengling Jr., born in 1943, represents the fifth generation of the family to manage the brewery. He took over in 1985 and played a crucial role in modernizing the company while maintaining its historic roots. Yuengling's traditional brewing methods and commitment to quality have earned the brand a loyal customer base and widespread recognition.
Throughout its history, the Yuengling surname has been intrinsically tied to the success of the brewery that bears its name. The Yuengling family's dedication to their craft has made the surname synonymous with American brewing heritage, and their legacy continues to influence the industry to this day. The evolution of the surname from Jüngling to Yuengling underscores the cultural and historical journey of the family from Germany to becoming an iconic name in the United States.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yuengling
Among Census respondents with the surname Yuengling, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Black (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Yuengling bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Yuengling surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 99
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yuengling
Yuengling appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 597 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 597 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Yuengling surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #150,935 | 0.4% |
| Count | 108 | 108 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yuengling bearers went from 108 to 108 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 597 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #150,935.
FAQ
Yuengling surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yuengling?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Yuengling. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Yuengling?
Yuengling ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Yuengling. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Yuengling.
Has Yuengling become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yuengling went from 108 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Yuengling?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yuengling, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Black (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yuengling in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yuengling appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Black (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Yuengling (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Yuengling mean?
A German surname originating from the place name Jünglingen. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Yuengling (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Yuengling?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.