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

Yusi, 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 Yusi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yusi in America

Yusi is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yusi surname appeared 228 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 Yusi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yusi 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 Yusi

The surname Yusi is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. The name may derive from a toponymic source, indicating that it could be linked to a specific geographic location within Spain, particularly in its northern regions. Historical linguistics suggests that Yusi might have evolved from old Iberian words or place names, although specific etymologies are challenging due to limited early records.

One of the earliest mentions of the surname Yusi can be traced back to the 12th century, around the era when surnames began to stabilize in use. In medieval manuscripts, variations of the surname such as Yussi, Yuse, and Jusi have been found, suggesting a fluid orthography common at the time. Records from churches and local municipalities often listed individuals with these variations, pointing to a potentially diverse linguistic influence, including Latin, Old Spanish, and regional dialects.

One notable figure bearing the surname Yusi is Pedro Yusi, a landowner documented in the province of La Rioja in the late 13th century. Pedro Yusi appears in historical tax records dated around 1285, indicating his socio-economic status within the community. Another significant individual is Juan Yusi, a court official under King Ferdinand II of Aragon in the early 16th century, whose legal documents signed between 1503 and 1512 provided insights into the administrative functions of the era.

In the 17th century, the surname appears in ecclesiastical records, with an important mention of Maria Yusi, recorded as a nun in a convent in Navarre around 1620. Her religious affiliations indicate that the Yusi family had members who partook in religious vocations, reflecting the broader societal trends of the time.

By the 19th century, the surname Yusi had spread to other parts of Spain and crossed into colonial Latin America. Historical texts mention a Rafael Yusi, a scholar and mathematician born in 1824 in Madrid, who made notable contributions to scientific literature and academia during his lifetime until his death in 1889.

Throughout history, the Yusi surname has appeared sporadically in various official documents, reflecting both its geographical origins and the evolution of societal structures in Spain and beyond. The presence of individuals with the surname in diverse spheres, from land ownership to academic pursuits, showcases the dynamic nature of its bearers and their roles in historical contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yusi

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

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

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