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

Yusten, 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 Yusten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yusten in America

Yusten is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yusten surname appeared 113 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 Yusten.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yusten 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 Yusten

The surname Yusten can trace its origins to Germany, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been primarily located in regions around present-day Bavaria and Prussia. The name may derive from the Old High German word "just" or "jost," meaning "justice" or "fair," indicating a family known for roles in law or administration.

Historical records related to Yusten are sparse but significant. One of the earliest mentions appears in a 14th-century tax record from the Bavarian region, where a Johann Yusten is documented as a landowner in 1361. Variations in the spelling, such as Josten or Justen, also emerged during this period, often reflecting regional dialects and phonetic spellings.

The name gained prominence in the 16th century with Hans Yusten, a merchant from Nuremberg, known for his extensive trade networks across Europe. Born in 1502 and passing in 1587, Hans Yusten was instrumental in economic developments in the Holy Roman Empire. His family lineage continued to hold positions of influence within the mercantile and banking sectors.

In the 17th century, Georg Yusten, born in 1645, made contributions to early modern science, serving as an assistant to various astronomers in the court of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg. His work was noted in several academic correspondences of the time, particularly in the study of planetary movements.

The 18th century saw the emergence of the Yusten name in artistic circles, with Wilhelm Yusten, born in 1720, becoming a known figure in the music scene of Hamburg. A composer and violinist, Wilhelm’s compositions contributed to the Baroque musical traditions, and his works are still performed in classical music repertories today.

Transitioning into the 19th century, the Yusten name became associated with engineering and industrial advancements. Friedrich Yusten, born in 1808, was a pioneer in early railway engineering in Germany. His designs and implementation of rail systems between major German cities greatly influenced the transportation infrastructure during the Industrial Revolution.

Overall, the surname Yusten encapsulates a rich history of contributions across various fields, from law and trade to science and the arts. Each century brought forward individuals bearing the name who made significant marks in their respective domains, reinforcing the enduring legacy of the Yusten family lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yusten

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

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

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