2000
#73,154
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 247
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Yared
An Amharic surname meaning "descended from" or referring to a particular lineage.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 787 Americans carry the last name Yared. That puts it at #35,343 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.23 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 435,520 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yared 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
787
1 in 435,520
Census rank
#35,343
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
686
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 686 bearers of the surname Yared in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.23 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 35343rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yared, the largest self-reported group is Black at 65.2%. The next largest groups are White (26.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yared
The surname Yared has its origins in Ethiopia, a nation with a rich history and diverse linguistic traditions. The name is deeply rooted in the ancient Ethiopian language of Ge'ez. It is believed to have been derived from the word "yarada," which translates to "descendant" or "offspring" in Ge'ez. The name is historically significant and has both cultural and religious connotations within Ethiopian society.
Yared holds a place of honor in Ethiopian history due to Saint Yared, a 6th-century Ethiopian composer born in 505 CE and died in 571 CE. Saint Yared is renowned for his significant contributions to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, particularly in the development of the Zema, or Ethiopian liturgical chant. His contributions have immortalized the name in religious and cultural contexts, often leading to its adoption as a surname by his descendants and followers.
The surname Yared is not only limited to Ethiopia. Historical records indicate that individuals bearing this surname migrated and established themselves in different regions, notably in the Middle East. A strong presence of the Yared surname can be traced back to Lebanon, with families bearing the name contributing to the cultural and social fabric of the country. There are old manuscripts and church records in Lebanon that reference families with the surname Yared, particularly in the cities of Beirut and Byblos, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
Early records and references to the surname appear in various historical documents. The earliest recorded example can be traced to the 17th century, where a family named Yared is documented in the chronicles of Ethiopian and Lebanese history. One notable figure is Archbishop Gabriel Yared, born in 1665 and deceased in 1735, who was a prominent religious leader in Lebanon. His leadership and contributions to the Maronite Church are well-documented in ecclesiastical records.
Another prominent individual with the surname is Gebre Yared, an Ethiopian diplomat born in 1881 and passed in 1955. As a significant figure in early 20th-century Ethiopian politics, Gebre Yared played a crucial role in diplomatic missions and was an influential advisor to Emperor Haile Selassie. His diplomatic efforts have been recorded in multiple historical accounts of Ethiopian diplomatic history.
In the realm of music, Gabriel Yared, a Lebanese-born composer born in 1949, has attained international fame for his work in film scoring. Gabriel Yared's compositions have earned critical acclaim and numerous awards, contributing immensely to the global recognition of the Yared surname. His influence extends over several decades, marking the Yared name in the annals of contemporary musical history.
Historical references also exist for Elias Yared, born in 1867 and deceased in 1931, a notable Lebanese journalist and publisher. Elias Yared is acclaimed for his contribution to Arab literature and journalism, particularly his work in founding the newspaper Lisan al Hal in Beirut. His endeavors in the field of journalism have made a lasting impact on Lebanese media history.
The surname Yared does have a significant historical footprint, evident from its origins in Ethiopia to its establishment in the Middle East. This name, borne by several influential figures, has left an indelible mark across various domains such as religion, diplomacy, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yared
Among Census respondents with the surname Yared, the largest self-reported group is Black at 65.2%. The next largest groups are White (26.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Yared 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 Yared surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American65.2% · 447
- White26.4% · 181
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.1% · 35
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 12
- Two or more races1.6% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yared
Yared appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#51,396
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 405
+158 bearers (+64.0%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 21,758 places
2020
#35,343
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 686
+281 bearers (+69.4%)
Per 100,000 0.23
Rank movement Up 16,053 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #73,154 | 247 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #51,396 | 405 | 0.14 | +158 bearers (+64.0%) | Up 21,758 places |
| 2020 | #35,343 | 686 | 0.23 | +281 bearers (+69.4%) | Up 16,053 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 Yared 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 | #51,396 | #35,343 | 31.2% |
| Count | 405 | 686 | 69.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.23 | 63.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yared bearers went from 405 to 686 (+69.4% change). The surname moved up 16,053 positions in the national ranking, going from #51,396 to #35,343.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Yared
FAQ
Yared surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yared?
Name Census estimates that about 787 living Americans carry the surname Yared. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 435,520 residents.
How common is Yared?
Yared ranks #35,343 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.23 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 686 people with the surname Yared. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (787), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.23 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.23 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 Yared.
Has Yared become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yared went from 405 recorded bearers to 686. That is an increase of 281 (+69.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #51,396 to #35,343.
What does the Census say about the background of Yared?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yared, the largest self-reported group is Black at 65.2%. The next largest groups are White (26.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.1%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yared in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.2% (447 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yared appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (65.2%), White (26.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.1%). 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 Yared (2000, 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 Yared mean?
An Amharic surname meaning "descended from" or referring to a particular lineage. 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 Yared (0.23 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 last name Yared?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Yared at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.