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

Yuman, 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 Yuman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yuman in America

Yuman is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yuman surname appeared 236 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 Yuman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yuman 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 Yuman

The surname Yuman is believed to have originated in the region now known as southern China. The earliest references to the name date back to the Tang Dynasty, which ruled from 618 to 907 AD. During this period, the management of census records, military recruits, and taxation saw an increased use of hereditary surnames, including those derived from geographic locations. The name Yuman is believed to be a derivative of the words "Yu" (玉), meaning jade, and "Man" (满), which can mean full or abundant. Together, this could signify a place rich in jade or an auspicious blessing.

Old records display variations in spelling due to transliterations and regional dialects. Early examples include Yumen and Yuwan. The surname appears in historical documents such as those related to trade along the ancient Silk Road, where it could have been etched on trade agreements and in traveler logs, marking the origin of merchants and their family heritage.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Yuman is Yuman Li, a merchant from the Song Dynasty, around 1020 AD. He was known for his travels along the Silk Road and trading in jade, bolstering commerce between Chinese and Central Asian traders. Another notable figure is Yuman Wei, born in the Yuan Dynasty in 1274 AD and who served as a strategist under Kublai Khan.

Historical references from the Ming Dynasty further solidify the presence of the Yuman surname. Yuman Zhao, a noted scholar born in 1369, contributed to compiling several encyclopedic works and was respected for his knowledge of Confucian texts. By this period, the spelling "Yuman" had been relatively standardized in official documents.

In the Qing Dynasty, military records from the late 17th century mention General Yuman Chen, who was instrumental during the defense against incursions from Northern tribes. His distinguished service earned several imperial commendations, and his descendants held military positions for many generations.

Another well-known bearer of the surname is Yuman Zhang, an artist born in 1765 and renowned for his intricate landscape paintings that were collected by emperors and scholars alike. His works often depicted idyllic rural scenes imbued with a sense of peace and prosperity, reflective of the name’s auspicious connotations.

The surname Yuman has a rich lineage with roots deeply embedded in Chinese history. Each bearer has contributed to the legacy of the name through various fields such as trade, military, scholarly pursuits, and the arts. The enduring quality of the surname symbolizes not only a regional heritage but also a historical tapestry of individual achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yuman

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

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

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