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The surname '''Young''' has multiple origins.
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In some instances—particularly in England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland—the surname derives from the ] ''yunge'' or ''yonge'' ("young"). This form of the surname often originated to differentiate a younger son from other family members.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}
'''Young''' is a surname originating in ] and ] . Derived from the Old English word geong, meaning "young," the Young surname was used as a descriptive name to distinguish father from son or to the younger of two relatives. Young can also be a ] and ]. Young is the 40th-most common surname in the United Kingdom.<ref></ref>


In Ireland, ''Young'' can be a translation of the Gaelic ''Ó hÓgáin'', meaning "descendant of Ógáin," with Ógáin translating to "young." It often serves as an anglicized form of the Irish surname ''Hogan''. Additionally, it could be an anglicized version of ''Ó Maoláin'', as Irish immigrants frequently had their names modified to be more accessible to English speakers.
Notable people with this surname include:
{{Compact ToC|right=yes|refs=yes|q=|u=|z=}}


In Scotland, ''Young'' could be an anglicized form of ''MacEóin'', which is the Gaelic form of "John." Over time, this Gaelic name may have evolved into the surname ''Young''.
==A==

*] (born 1980), singer and ''American Idol'' (Season 5) finalist from Colorado, USA
In other instances, the surname ''Young'' is an ] of various similar-sounding or ] surnames from other languages. Examples include the ] ''Jung'' and ''Junk'', the ] ''Jong'', the ] ''Ljung'', and the ] ''Lejeune'' and ''Lajeunesse''. Additionally, ''Young'' can be a variant of the French surnames ''Dion'' or ''Guyon''.
*] (born 1986), singer of the band Owl City

*] (born 1969), member of the band No Doubt
In some cases, ''Young'' is a ] of the ] surname '']'' ({{zh|labels=no|t=楊|s=杨}}). It may also be a rare romanization of the ] surnames '']'' ({{korean|labels=no|hangul=용|hanja=龍}}) or '']'' ({{korean|labels=no|hangul=영|hanja=永/榮/影}}), though in Korean names, ''Young'' is more commonly part of a given name rather than a surname.<ref>The latter surname is uncommon; according to the 2000 South Korean census, only 259 South Korean citizens had this surname. The former surname is more common, at 14,067 citizens, but when they romanize it, for example in their ]s, nearly all of them (97%, in one sample from 2007) spell it Yong rather than Young. In contrast, given names beginning with Yeong/Young were some of South Korea's most popular names for baby boys in the 1940s through 1960s. {{cite book |url=http://korean.go.kr/front/etcData/etcDataView.do?etc_seq=179&mn_id=46 |script-title=ko:성씨 로마자 표기 방안: 마련을 위한 토론회 |trans-title=Plan for romanisation of surnames: a preparatory discussion |publisher=National Institute of the Korean Language|date=25 June 2009 |access-date=22 October 2015 |page=60}} {{cite web |url=http://kosis.kr/statHtml/statHtml.do?orgId=101&tblId=DT_1INOOSB&vw_cd=&list_id=&scrId=&seqNo=&lang_mode=ko&obj_var_id=&itm_id=&conn_path=K1&path=# |script-title=ko:행정구역(구시군)/성씨·본관별 가구 및 인구 |trans-title=Family names by administrative region (district, city, county): separated by ''bon-gwan'', households and individuals |publisher=Korean Statistical Information Service |access-date=23 October 2015 |title=KOSIS }} {{cite news |url=http://media.daum.net/breakingnews/view.html?cateid=1067&newsid=20090128025108597&p=hankooki |author=이진희 |script-title=ko:너도 민준이니… 어! 또 서연이야 |trans-title=You're also Min-jun ... Oh! Another Seo-yeon? |work=] |date=28 January 2009 |access-date=27 October 2015}}</ref>
*], singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, USA

*] (born 1939), poet
Historically, five baronetcies have been created for individuals with the surname ''Young'': one in the Baronetage of England, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain, and three in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. As of 2014, four of these titles remain extant. See ] for more details.
*] (born 1919), actor in ''Mister Ed''

*]
Young is the 49th-most common surname in England; 22nd in Scotland and 11th in New Zealand.<ref></ref>
*]

*] (1873–1940), English mathematician
Notable individuals with the surname ''Young'' include:
{{Compact TOC|refs=yes|q=|u=|z=|seealso=yes}}

== A ==

*] (born 1980), singer and ''American Idol'' (Season 5) finalist from Colorado, United States
*], several people
*] (born 1969), American member of the band No Doubt
*] (born 1946), American football player
*] (1943–2020), Australian rules footballer
*], singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, United States
*], American poet, novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and professor
*], British-born Canadian-American actor, comedian, and radio and television host
*] (1865–1944), British envoy to Central America and to Balkan countries
*], Canadian politician
*], several people
*], several people
*], several people
*] (1827–1915), English master mariner and explorer *] (1827–1915), English master mariner and explorer
*] (1876–1929), American economist *] (1876–1929), American economist
*] (died 1647), alleged witch *] (1615–1647), American alleged witch
*] (1884–1950), American leader of the Ku Klux Klan
*] (born 1975), American expatriate professional basketball player *] (born 1975), American expatriate professional basketball player
*], fictional character in the ''Saw'' film series
*] (1778–1835), British Army officer and colonial administrator of the early nineteenth century
*] (born 1980), Thai singer and actress
*], one of the chief characters of the ''Saw'' franchise
*] (1798–1874), American architect *] (1798–1874), American architect
*Andre Young, known as ], rapper/hiphop producer *] (born Andre Young in 1965), American rapper/hip-hop producer
*] (born 1932), activist in the Civil Rights movement * ] (born 1960), football player
*] (1885–1971), Scottish poet * ] (born 1990), American basketball player
*], several people
*] (born 1955), lead guitarist of the Australian band AC/DC *] (born 1955), lead guitarist of the Australian band AC/DC
*] (1873–1920), American mathematician
*] (born 1956), New Zealand politician *] (born 1956), New Zealand politician
*] (1871–1961), American astronomer and professor
*]
*] *], several people
*] (1906–1980), Scottish footballer
*] (1778–1835), British Army officer and colonial administrator of the early nineteenth century
*], several people
*] (fl. 1930s–1940s), African-American dancer and actress
*] (born 1985), English football player *] (born 1985), English football player
*] (1922–2012), American actress
*] (born 1966), American artist/photographer
*] (born 1992), American football player

== B ==


*], several people
==B==
*]
*] (born 1948), British politician *] (born 1948), British politician
*] (born 1970), television actress *] (born 1970), American television actress and singer
*] (born 1930), Florida congressman *] (Herbert Young, 1899–1976), English footballer
*] (1913–2009), New Zealand politician *] (1930–2013), Florida congressman
*], CEO of Red Hat *] (1913–2009), New Zealand politician
*] (born 1973), cricketer *], Canadian CEO of Red Hat
*], (born 1988), Australian ice hockey player *], several people
*], member of Fountains of Wayne *], American member of Fountains of Wayne
*] (1801–1877), second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints *] (1801–1877), American second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
*] (1836–1903), son of the above, American missionary and church leader
*]
*], American actress
*], several people
*] (born 1972), American football player *] (born 1972), American football player
*] (born 2001), American football player
*] (1926–1983), American football player *] (1926–1983), American football player
*] (born 1940), American actor *] (1940–2023), American actor
*], multiple people


==C== == C ==
*] (born 1970), artist *], multiple people
*] (born 1970), British artist
*] (1905–1994), American character actor known for his deep voice
*] (born 1963), writer *] (1905–1994), American actor
*] (born 1951), former American football tight end *] (born 1990), American actress
*] (1834–1908), astronomer *] (born 1963), American journalist
*] (born 1951), American football tight end
*] (1834–1908), American astronomer
*] (1824–1904), South Australian pastoralist and politician
*] (born 1931), chancellor of UCLA (1968–1997), president of the University of Florida (1999–2003) *] (born 1931), chancellor of UCLA (1968–1997), president of the University of Florida (1999–2003)
*] (born 1952), former American football running back in the National Football League *] (born 1952), American football running back in the National Football League
*], singer and actress from Hong Kong *], several people
*] (born 1999), American football player
*] (born 1988), South African cricket player
*] (born 1997), Bahamian professional baseball player
*] (1901–1973), American cartoonist who created the popular, long-running comic strip ''Blondie'' *] (1901–1973), American cartoonist who created the popular, long-running comic strip ''Blondie''
*] *], several people
*] (born 1957), film and television composer *] (born 1957), American film and television composer
*], several people
*] (born 1986), Australian rules footballer *] (born 1986), Australian rules footballer
*], American football player
*] (1918–1997), former mayor of Detroit *] (1918–1997), former mayor of Detroit
*] (born 1932), Governor General of Belize *] (born 1932), Governor General of Belize
*] (born 1957), Australian former representative rugby league footballer *], multiple people
*] (born 1960), former Major League Baseball pitcher and the pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox *] (born 1960), Major League Baseball pitcher and the pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox
*] (born 1986), American football member of the National Football League *] (born 1986), American football member of the National Football League
*] (1867–1955), major league baseball pitcher with most wins *] (1867–1955), American Major League Baseball Hall-of-Fame pitcher
*] (died 1964), animator


==D== == D ==
*], Australian philosopher
*] (born 1990), English cricketer
*] (born 1962), American basketball player *] (born 1962), American basketball player
*] (born 1986), UK actor *] (born 1986), UK actor
*] (born 1971), American baseball player *], American baseball player
*], American baseball player
*] (born 1999), American football player
* ] (born 1973), American darts player
*], several people
*] (born 1987), American football fullback *] (born 1987), American football fullback
*] *] (1924–2020), American politician
*] (born 1932), British Conservative politician and businessman *], several people
*] (1932–2022), British Conservative politician and businessman
*] *], several people
*] (born 1982), American Baseball player *] (born 1982), American baseball player
*] (born 1985), baseball player *] (born 1985), baseball player
*] (born 1980), Scottish professional footballer *] (born 1980), Scottish professional footballer
*] (born c. 2002), American basketball player
*] (born 1973), baseball player *] (born 1973), baseball player
*] (born 1933), Alaskan politician *], several people
*] (1933–2022), Alaskan politician
*] (born 1945), baseball player *] (born 1945), baseball player
*] (born 1989), professional tennis player from the United States *] (born 1989), professional tennis player from the United States
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*] (1908–1990), former ice hockey defenceman *] (1908–1990), former ice hockey defenceman
*], former National Basketball Association coach *], former National Basketball Association coach
*] (born 1969), Australian actor


==E== == E ==

*], multiple people
*], several people
*] (born 1931), Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and author of picture books
*] (Ed Young Sr., born 1936), pastor *] (born 1931), Chinese-born American children's illustrator
*] (Ed Young Jr., born 1961), (1961–), pastor *] (Ed Young Sr., born 1936), American pastor
*] (Ed Young Jr., born 1961), American pastor
*], multiple people, including:
**] (1683–1765), poet *], several people, including:
*] (born 1969), former Major League Baseball outfielder **] (1683–1765), English poet
*] (1925–2007), American research scientist and educator
*], several people
*Eric Young (born 1985), guitarist/vocalist of the Canadian rock band ]
*] (born 1985), American baseball player and coach
*] (born 1967), American baseball player and coach
*], several people
*] (born 1949), English fashion designer
*Ethel Louise Young (1883–1974), better known as ], British-American actress
*] (1915–1983), American film actress *] (1915–1983), American film actress
*] (1799–1841), American fur trapper and trader *] (1799–1841), American fur trapper and trader


==F== == F ==

*] (1932–1996), American country music singer *] (1932–1996), American country music singer
*] (1884–1954), was an English novelist, poet, playwright, and composer *] (1970−2019), Brazilian writer, television presenter, and actress
*] (born 1961), former professional American football linebacker *] (1914–1975), Indonesian actress
*] (1884–1954), English novelist, poet, playwright, and composer
*] (1902–1998)
*], several people
*] (born 1961), professional American football linebacker
*] (1902–1998), British cinematographer
*], several people

== G ==


*] (1912–1990), American nuclear engineer
==G==
*] (born 1975), American professional basketball player *] (1975–2021), American professional basketball player
*] *], several people
*] (born 1964), Major League Baseball outfielder *] (born 1956), American perennial candidate
*] (1882–1959), historian *], several people
*], several people
*] (1882–1959), British historian
*] (1913–1978), American actor *] (1913–1978), American actor
*] (active 1992–), British artist
*], mathematician
*] (1868–1944), British mathematician
*] (1947–1990), British serial killer *] (1947–1990), British serial killer
*] (born 1983), English footballer *], several people
*] (1370–1435), cleric and a close supporter of Owain Glyndwr during his Welsh rebellion *] (1370–1435), cleric and a close supporter of Owain Glyndwr during his Welsh rebellion


==H== == H ==
*] (1850–1917), U.S. politician from Michigan *] (1850–1917), U.S. politician from Michigan
*], several people
*] (1838–1923), British composer
*], several people
*], several people
*], American college basketball and football coach *], American college basketball and football coach
*] (1806–1879), New York politician *] (1806–1879), New York politician
*], several people
*] (born 1948), member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong and member of Southern District Council


==I== == I ==
*] (1949–2006), political theorist


*] (born 1971), American-Israeli soccer player
==J==
*] (born 1979), American actor and singer *] (1949–2006), American political theorist
*] (1927–2022), American businessman
*] (1811–1883), Scottish chemist best known for his method of distilling paraffin from coal
*] (1797–1851), translator and Hawaii politician *] (1928–2019), American folk music promoter

*] (1860–1921), politician
== J ==
*] (1929–2008), American White House physician
*], multiple people
*], several people
*] (born 1986), American basketball player in the Israeli National League
*] (1968–2002), American football player
*], several people
*], several people
*] (1915–2001) American composer, music therapist and pianist
*] (born 1995), Canadian baseball player
*] (born 1980), Thai actor and singer
*] (born 1962), American guitarist *] (born 1962), American guitarist
*] (born 1934), British actor *] (1934–2022), British actor
*] (born 1976), a sprint athlete *] (born 1976), American sprint athlete
*] (born 1941), singer *] (born 1941), American singer
*] (1851–1909), English traveller and Australian explorer
*]
*] (1900–1987), American radio commentator and magazine publisher<ref>Howes, Durward, ed. (1937). ''''. Los Angeles, CA: American Publications, Inc. p.&nbsp;763. {{OCLC|435906904}}.</ref><ref>Birkby, Evelyn (1991). . ''Neighboring on the Air : Cooking with the KMA Radio Homemakers''. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press. pp.&nbsp;38–39. {{ISBN|0-87745-316-0}}.</ref>
**] (1909–1997), American/Hawaiian artist
**] (1742–1835), father of James Young Kānehoa *], several people
**], former Federal Court of Australia judge *] (1918–1974), Northern Irish comedian and actor
**] (born 1950), Australian singer *], American physician, scientist, and journal editor
**] (1907–1997), anatomy professor and author *], several people
*] (born 1947), entertainer *], several people
*] (1797–1881), brother of Brigham Young *] (born 1992), American basketball player
*], several people, includes Jonathon and Johnathan
*], several people
*] (1831–1907), American politician and newspaper editor
*] (1857–1915), American novelist, poet
*] (born 1996), American football player


==K== == K ==
*], American bioengineer
*] (1901–2005), world's oldest Internet user
*], American songwriter, artist, and producer *] (1901–2005), American centenarian, world's oldest Internet user
*] (born 1944), Canadian politician
*] (1941–2020), American songwriter, artist, and producer
*] (born 1994), American football player
*] (born 1947), American character actor *] (born 1947), American character actor
*] *], several people
*] (born 1987), Irish sportsperson *] (born 1987), Irish sportsperson
*] (born 1968), British television presenter *] (born 1968), British television presenter
*] (born 1994), British actor
*] (born 1978), American professional basketball player *] (born 1978), American professional basketball player
*], American singer, songwriter and keyboardist *], American singer, songwriter and keyboardist


==L== == L ==

*] (1848–1926), newspaper reporter, editor, and Senator from Iowa
*] (1848–1926), American newspaper reporter, editor, and Senator from Iowa
*] (born 1935), musician
*] (born 1993), Teen Star *] (born 1935), American musician and composer
*] (1905–2000), mathematician *] (born 1997), American football player
*] (born 1984), actor *] (born 1993), Filipino-American actress model and singer
*] (1905–2000), British mathematician
*] (born 1967), former police officer and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
*] (1909–1959), musician *] (1984–2013), American actor
*] (1916–1991), conductor, arranger of '']''
*], American voice actress
*] (1924–2001). Amarican politician
*] (born 1967), former police officer and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
*] (1909–1959), American musician
*] (born 1953), American voice actress
*] (1940–2006), American businessman
*] (born 1963), American football player *] (born 1963), American football player
*] (1913–2000), actress *] (1913–2000), American actress
*] *], several people

== M ==


*] (1872–1963), American mathematician
==M==
*] (born 1980), US porn star *] (born 1980), American pornographic actress and director
*] (born 1923), American professional wrestler and WWE Ambassador *] (1923–2014), American professional wrestler and WWE Ambassador
*] (1877–1957), American sculptor
*] (born 1957), British television producer and executive producer *] (born 1957), British television producer and executive producer
*] (born 1953), rhythm guitarist of the Australian band AC/DC *] (1953–2017), Scottish-born Australian guitarist and songwriter, member of the rock band AC/DC
*], several people
*] (1876–1959), American passenger on the RMS ''Titanic'' and a piano teacher
*] (born 1981), American softball coach, head coach at ]
*] (1886–1974), 21st governor of Hong Kong *] (1886–1974), 21st governor of Hong Kong
*] (born 1947), UK television journalist *] (1862–1941), American author
*] (born 1947), British television journalist
*Marvin Young (born 1967), rapper better known by his stage name ]
*Marvin Young (born 1967), American rapper better known by his stage name ]
*] (1947–1968), American soldier *] (1947–1968), American soldier
*] (born 1990), Actress *] (born 1990), Filipino-American actress
*], 2005 Miss USA pageant contestant *], 2005 Miss USA pageant contestant
*], several people
*] (1897–1983), United States politician *] (1897–1983), United States politician
*] (born 1961), American football player
*] (1822–1897), Scottish entomologist
* ], sheriff of Gadsden County, Florida from 2004


==N== == N ==
*] (1766–1800), sailor
*] (1914–1968), screenwriter often blacklisted during the 1950s and 1960s
*] (born 1945), Canadian singer-songwriter and musician


*] (born 1976), Australian synchronized swimmer
==O==
*], several people, includes Nathan Young
*] (1874–1962), founder of RCA and diplomat; ''Time'' Man of the Year for 1929
*] (1855–1908), politician *] (1766–1800), sailor on HMS ''Bounty''
*] (1914–1968), American actor and screenwriter, often blacklisted during the 1950s and 1960s
*], several people
*] (1940–2019), New Zealand lawyer, National Party president
*], several people
*], several people


==P== == O ==
*] (1903–1940), American-born actress in China
*]
*] (1855–1908), British politician
*] (born 1972), South Korean artist and producer
*] (1844–1906), German American businessman
*] (1799–1879), prominent early convert in the Latter Day Saint movement
*] (1874–1962), American founder of RCA and diplomat; ''Time'' Man of the Year for 1929

== P ==

*], several people
*] (born 1992), American basketball player
*] (1584–1652), Scottish scholar and librarian
*] (1952–2019), American singer-songwriter
*] (1941–2019), American journalist and writer
*], several people
*] (1799–1879), American early convert in the Latter Day Saint movement
*] (1749–1799), English soprano, composer, harpsichordist *] (1749–1799), English soprano, composer, harpsichordist
*] (1908–1997), American actress
*] (1925–2006), English social worker


==R== == R ==
*], politician in Indiana, USA *], politician in Indiana, United States
*], American flagmaker *], several characters
*] (1934–2008), American politician *], several people
*] (born 1936), lead guitarist in the American Sound Studios Band and a leading session musician *] (born 1954), American football player
*], flag maker during the American Revolution
*]
*] (1934–2008), Wisconsin politician and legislator
*]
*] (born 1963), American sociomedical scientist
*] (1936–2019), lead guitarist in the American Sound Studios Band and a session musician
*] (1886–1973), Canadian astronomer
*], several people
*] (born 1978), English actor and dancer
*], several people
*], British civil servant
*], American television and radio personality *], American television and radio personality
*] (born 1942), Israeli association football player *] (born 1942), Israeli association football player
*], presenter of the Brisbane bulletin of ''Seven News'' *], Australian journalist and news presenter
*] (born 1942), US film and TV director *], several people
*] (1887–1953), English actor *] (1887–1953), English actor
*] (born 1957), former professional American football safety and cornerback *] (1927–2015), American composer, pianist and educator
*], American politician
*] (1943–2019), American politician
*] (1972–2021), Zambian-born Irish wildlife conservationist and anti-poaching strategist
*] (1890–1971), American educator
*], several people
*] (born 1957), professional American football safety and cornerback
*] (born 1976), American football player *] (born 1976), American football player


==S== == S ==
*] *], several people
*], multiple people, including: *], several people
**] (1918–2005), Canadian sportswriter and novelist
**] (born 1976), Welsh footballer
**] (born 1967), American ice hockey player
*] (born 1959), American actress *] (born 1959), American actress
*] (born 2001), Canadian soccer player
*] (born 1983), American football running back *] (born 1983), American football running back
*] (born 1950), former speed skater and track cyclist from the United States *] (born 1950), speed skater and track cyclist from the United States
*] (born 1992), American film, television and voice actress
*] (born 1961), Australian conductor *] (born 1961), Australian conductor
*] (born 1987) Filipino-Chinese actor and television personality *] (born 1987), Filipino-Chinese actor and television personality
*] (born 1983), Vincentian professional women's basketball player *] (born 1983), Vincentian professional women's basketball player
*] (1982–2014), Australian comedian, journalist and disability rights activist
*], American voice actress who works for anime series of FUNimation Entertainment *], American voice actress who works for anime series of FUNimation Entertainment
*] (born 1961), NFL player *], several people
*], Chairman of the BBC from 1983–1986 *], several people, includes Steven Young
*] (1934–1986), chairman of the BBC from 1983 until 1986
*] (1857–1937), British chemistry professor


==T== == T ==
*] (born 1986), American basketball player *] (born 1986), American basketball player
*] (born 1980), singer and actress *] (born 1959), American pediatric ophthalmologist
*] (born 1988), American basketball player *] (born 1988), American basketball player
*], several people
*], several people
*] (born Stephanie Young Hwang, 1989), American singer, member of the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation
*] (born 1963), British journalist and the author *] (born 1963), British journalist and the author
*] (born 1972), U.S. Representative *] (born 1972), U.S. Senator from Indiana
*] (born 1947), American professional wrestling referee and retired professional wrestler
*]
*] *], several people
*] *] (1937–2002), American actor
*] (1912–1984), trombonist in the swing era *] (born 1998), American basketball player
*] (born 1995), American football player
*] (1912–1984), American trombonist in the swing era

== V ==


==V==
*] (born 1958), American Urban/Dance-pop artist *] (born 1958), American Urban/Dance-pop artist
*] (1899–1956), composer *] (1822–1895), Union Army colonel and Wisconsin politician
*], British journalist
*] (1899–1956), American composer
*] (born 1983), American football player *] (born 1983), American football player
*] (1917–1994), American politician *] (1917–1994), American politician


==W== == W ==

*] (1827–1896), Irish businessman *] (1827–1896), Irish businessman
*], politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada *], politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
*] (1918–1942), United States Marine Corps officer and Navy Cross recipient *] (1918–1942), United States Marine Corps officer and Navy Cross recipient
*] (born 1943), American singer of The Marvelettes *] (1943–2021), American singer of The Marvelettes
*] (born 1963), Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and manager *] (born 1963), Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and manager
*] (1921–1971), American civil rights leader
*] (1891–?), English World War I flying ace
*] (died 2022), American politician
*], American college basketball and football coach *], American college basketball and football coach
*] (born 1979), winner of ''Pop Idol'' and contestant in ''World Idol''' *] (born 1979), British singer
*] (1863–1942), mathematician *] (1863–1942), English mathematician
*], Quaker entrepreneur, artist, botanist & inventor of the firebrick *] (1776–1847), British Quaker entrepreneur, artist, botanist and inventor of the firebrick

== Y ==


==Y==
*], baronets of the UK in the surname of Young *], baronets of the UK in the surname of Young
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The surname Young has multiple origins.

In some instances—particularly in England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland—the surname derives from the Middle English yunge or yonge ("young"). This form of the surname often originated to differentiate a younger son from other family members.

In Ireland, Young can be a translation of the Gaelic Ó hÓgáin, meaning "descendant of Ógáin," with Ógáin translating to "young." It often serves as an anglicized form of the Irish surname Hogan. Additionally, it could be an anglicized version of Ó Maoláin, as Irish immigrants frequently had their names modified to be more accessible to English speakers.

In Scotland, Young could be an anglicized form of MacEóin, which is the Gaelic form of "John." Over time, this Gaelic name may have evolved into the surname Young.

In other instances, the surname Young is an anglicization of various similar-sounding or cognate surnames from other languages. Examples include the German Jung and Junk, the Dutch Jong, the Swedish Ljung, and the French Lejeune and Lajeunesse. Additionally, Young can be a variant of the French surnames Dion or Guyon.

In some cases, Young is a romanization of the Chinese surname Yang (杨; 楊). It may also be a rare romanization of the Korean surnames Yong (용; 龍) or Yeong (영; 永/榮/影), though in Korean names, Young is more commonly part of a given name rather than a surname.

Historically, five baronetcies have been created for individuals with the surname Young: one in the Baronetage of England, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain, and three in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. As of 2014, four of these titles remain extant. See Young baronets for more details.

Young is the 49th-most common surname in England; 22nd in Scotland and 11th in New Zealand.

Notable individuals with the surname Young include:

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  • Olive Young (1903–1940), American-born actress in China
  • Oliver Young (1855–1908), British politician
  • Otto Young (1844–1906), German American businessman
  • Owen D. Young (1874–1962), American founder of RCA and diplomat; Time Man of the Year for 1929

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  • Young baronets, baronets of the UK in the surname of Young
  • Yvette Young, American guitarist and front-woman of math rock band Covet

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  1. The latter surname is uncommon; according to the 2000 South Korean census, only 259 South Korean citizens had this surname. The former surname is more common, at 14,067 citizens, but when they romanize it, for example in their South Korean passports, nearly all of them (97%, in one sample from 2007) spell it Yong rather than Young. In contrast, given names beginning with Yeong/Young were some of South Korea's most popular names for baby boys in the 1940s through 1960s. 성씨 로마자 표기 방안: 마련을 위한 토론회 [Plan for romanisation of surnames: a preparatory discussion]. National Institute of the Korean Language. 25 June 2009. p. 60. Retrieved 22 October 2015. "KOSIS" 행정구역(구시군)/성씨·본관별 가구 및 인구 [Family names by administrative region (district, city, county): separated by bon-gwan, households and individuals]. Korean Statistical Information Service. Retrieved 23 October 2015. 이진희 (28 January 2009). 너도 민준이니… 어! 또 서연이야 [You're also Min-jun ... Oh! Another Seo-yeon?]. Hankook Ilbo. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  2. Young Surname at Forebears
  3. Howes, Durward, ed. (1937). American Women : The Official Who's Who Among the Women of the Nation, Vol. II (1937-38). Los Angeles, CA: American Publications, Inc. p. 763. OCLC 435906904.
  4. Birkby, Evelyn (1991). "Jessie Young". Neighboring on the Air : Cooking with the KMA Radio Homemakers. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press. pp. 38–39. ISBN 0-87745-316-0.
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