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

Yunt, 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 Yunt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yunt in America

Yunt is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yunt surname appeared 135 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 Yunt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yunt 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 Yunt

The surname Yunt is relatively rare and holds its origins in Germany. The earliest recorded instances date back to the 13th century in the regions which are present-day Germany, specifically the areas around the Rhine River. The name is derived from Middle High German, appearing in various forms such as Junt and Jundt. These variations often indicated a diminutive or affectionate form of a given name or occupation.

The earliest substantial records of this surname can be found in medieval German documents. One of the oldest references is in a 1292 tax register from Cologne, which lists a Heinrich Junt as a landowner. This suggests that the name held significant social standing in certain communities during this period.

In addition to its appearance in tax records, the name Yunt also features in church registers from the 14th and 15th centuries. For example, a Hans Jundt is documented as a member of a prominent merchant family in Basel, Switzerland around 1408. Basel, although in Switzerland, had close cultural and trade ties with Germany, allowing for the spread and variation of surnames.

A notable historical figure bearing a variant of the surname is Johann Yunt, born in 1568 in Munich. He became prominent as a master blacksmith, contributing to the infrastructure of the city by crafting intricate wrought iron works for both public and private buildings. His works were well-regarded and mentioned in several guild records from the late 16th century.

Another figure of historical interest is Ludwig Jundt, an 18th-century German poet born in 1745. His works, written in the dialect of the Black Forest region, were well-received and offer a glimpse into the vernacular and cultural practices of the time. His literary contributions remain a valuable resource for historians studying the era.

The surname also made its way to the United States in the 19th century due to immigration. Karl Yunt, who was born in 1820 in Stuttgart, is one such example. He immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1848 and became involved in the coal mining industry. His descendants continued to use the surname in various forms, ultimately settling on Yunt.

By examining both ecclesiastical and civic documents, it is evident that the Yunt surname encapsulates a rich historical narrative. It begins in medieval Germany, evolving through various spellings and adaptations as the name and its bearers moved through Europe and eventually to North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yunt

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

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

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