The surname Young has several origins. In some cases – particularly in England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland – the surname is derived from the

Middle English Middle English (abbreviated to ME) is a form of the English language that was spoken after the Norman conquest of 1066, until the late 15th century. The English language underwent distinct variations and developments following the Old English p ...

''yunge'', ''yonge'' ("young"); this particular surname usually originated to distinguish a younger son. In other cases, the surname is an anglicisation of any number of like-sounding, or cognate surnames in other languages. For example: the

German German(s) may refer to: * Germany (of or related to) ** Germania (historical use) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizens of Germany, see also German nationality law **Ge ...

''Jung'' and ''Junk''; the

Dutch Dutch commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands * Dutch people () * Dutch language () Dutch may also refer to: Places * Dutch, West Virginia, a community in the United States * Pennsylvania Dutch Country People E ...

''Jong''; in

Sweden Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden,The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names states that the country's formal name is the Kingdom of SwedenUNGEGN World Geographical Names, Sweden./ref> is a Nordic country located on ...

, ''Ljung''; and the French ''Lejeune'' and ''Lajeunesse''. The surname can also be a form of the French ''Dion'' or ''Guyon''. In yet other cases, it is a

romanization Romanization or romanisation, in linguistics, is the conversion of text from a different writing system to the Roman (Latin) script, or a system for doing so. Methods of romanization include transliteration, for representing written text, and ...

Chinese Chinese can refer to: * Something related to China * Chinese people, people of Chinese nationality, citizenship, and/or ethnicity **''Zhonghua minzu'', the supra-ethnic concept of the Chinese nation ** List of ethnic groups in China, people of ...

Yang Yang may refer to: * Yang, in yin and yang, one half of the two symbolic polarities in Chinese philosophy * Korean yang, former unit of currency of Korea from 1892 to 1902 * YANG, a data modeling language for the NETCONF network configuration ...

(/). Very rarely, it may be a romanization of the

Korean surname A Korean name (Hangul: ; Hanja: ) consists of a family name followed by a given name, as used by the Korean people in both South Korea and North Korea. In the Korean language, ''ireum'' or ''seongmyeong'' usually refers to the family name (''seo ...

s Yong () or Yeong (); however, if seen in a Korean name, it is far more likely that Young is a portion of the ''given'' name instead. There have been five baronetcies created for persons 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 the creations are extant. They are Young Baronetcy. Young is the 49th-most common surname in England; 22nd in Scotland and 11th in New Zealand.Young Surname at Forebears
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Ace Young Brett "Ace" Young (born November 15, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He gained national recognition while appearing on the fifth season of ''American Idol''. Young is married to ''American Idol'' season-three runner-up Diana ...

(born 1980), singer and ''American Idol'' (Season 5) finalist from Colorado, United States * Adam Young (disambiguation), several people *

Adrian Young Adrian Samuel Young (born August 26, 1969) is an American drummer and member of the rock bands No Doubt and Dreamcar. Biography When not performing, in the studio or touring, Young likes to spend his time out on the golf course, as he is an a ...

(born 1969), American member of the band No Doubt *

Adrian Young (American football) Matthew Adrian Young Jr. (born January 31, 1946) is a former American football linebacker who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Young played college football for the University of Southern California (USC), and earned All ...

(born 1946), American football player *

Adrian Young (footballer) Adrian John Young (10 March 1943 – 12 August 2020) was an Australian rules footballer who played one game for the St Kilda Football Club in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules footbal ...

(1943–2020), Australian rules footballer *

Adrienne Young Adrienne Adeana Young is an American Charlottesville, Virginia-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. She is founder and operator of AddieBelle Music which produces her recordings. History A native of Tallahassee, Florida, in ...

, singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee, United States * Al Young (disambiguation), several people * Alan Young (disambiguation), several people *

Sir Alban Young, 9th Baronet Sir Charles Alban Young, 9th Baronet (18 November 1865 – 2 March 1944) was a British diplomat. Biography Young was the son of Sir Charles Lawrence Young, 7th Baronet, and Mary Florence Toulmin. He entered Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service, s ...

(1865–1944), British envoy to Central America and to Balkan countries *

Aleana Young Aleana Young (') is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in the 2020 Saskatchewan general election. She represents the electoral district of Regina University as a member of the Saskatchewan New Demo ...

, Canadian politician *

Alex Young (disambiguation) Alex Young may refer to: * Alex Young (athlete) (born 1994), American Olympic hammer thrower * Alex Young (Australian footballer) (1879–1963), Australian rules footballer * Alex Young (baseball), American baseball player * Alex Young (basketba ...

, several people * Alexander Young (disambiguation), several people * Alfred Young (disambiguation), several people *

Allen Young Sir Allen William Young, (12 December 1827 – 20 November 1915) was an English master mariner and explorer, best remembered for his role in Arctic exploration including the search for Sir John Franklin. Early life Allen Young was born at Tw ...

(1827–1915), English master mariner and explorer *

Allyn Abbott Young Allyn Abbott Young (September 19, 1876 – March 7, 1929) was an American economist. He was born into a middle-class family in Kenton, Ohio. He died aged 52 in London, his life cut short by pneumonia during an influenza epidemic. He was then at ...

(1876–1929), American economist * Alse Young (died 1647), American alleged witch *

Alton Milford Young Alton Milford Young (May 24, 1884 – July 16, 1950) was the Grand or Imperial Kaliff and the Imperial Kludd of the Ku Klux Klan in New Jersey. The Imperial Kludd is the chaplain of the Imperial Klonvokation and he performs "such other duties as ...

(1884–1950), American leader of the Ku Klux Klan * Alvin Young (born 1975), American expatriate professional basketball player *

Amanda Young Amanda Young is a fictional character in the ''Saw'' franchise. She is portrayed by Shawnee Smith. At first a minor character in the original film, her role expanded to the secondary antagonist in the sequels, giving further backstory for h ...

, fictional character in the ''Saw'' film series * Amita Marie Young (born 1980), Thai singer and actress *

Ammi B. Young Ammi Burnham Young (June 19, 1798 – March 14, 1874) was a 19th-century American architect whose commissions transitioned from the Greek Revival to the Neo-Renaissance styles. His design of the second Vermont State House brought him fame and su ...

(1798–1874), American architect *

Dr. Dre Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper and record producer. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and previously co-founded, co-owned, and ...

(born Andre Young in 1965), American rapper/hip-hop producer *

Andre Young (American football) Andre Benoise Young (born November 22, 1960) is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for two seasons for the San Diego Chargers Early life While in middle school, Young played as a quarterback. He attended W ...

(born 1953), football player * Andre Young (basketball) (born 1990), American basketball player * Andrew Young (disambiguation), several people *

Angus Young Angus McKinnon Young (born 31 March 1955) is an Australian musician, best known as the co-founder, lead guitarist, songwriter, and only remaining original member of the hard rock band AC/DC. He is known for his energetic performances, schoolbo ...

(born 1955), lead guitarist of the Australian band AC/DC *

Anna Irwin Young Anna Irwin Young (1873–1920) was an American professor of mathematics, physics and astronomy and in 1916 was a charter member of the Mathematical Association of America. Biography Young was born in what is now Chicago Heights, Illinois on ...

(1873–1920), American mathematician * Annabel Young (born 1956), New Zealand politician *

Anne Sewell Young Anne Sewell Young (January 2, 1871 – August 15, 1961) was an American astronomer. She was an astronomy professor at Mount Holyoke College for 37 years. Biography Anne Sewell Young was born in Bloomington, Wisconsin on January 2, 1871, to Rever ...

(1871–1961), American astronomer and professor * Anthony Young (disambiguation), several people * Archie Young (1906–1980), Scottish footballer * Aretas William Young (1778–1835), British Army officer and colonial administrator of the early nineteenth century * Arthur Young (disambiguation), several people *

Ashley Young Ashley Simon Young (born 9 July 1985) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger or full-back for Premier League club Aston Villa, where he is club captain. Young started his career at Watford and made his first senior appea ...

(born 1985), English football player *

Audrey Young Audrey Young (October 30, 1922 – June 1, 2012) was an American film actress and a big-band singer who was most active in the 1940s. She was the wife of director Billy Wilder. Early years Young was born in Los Angeles, California, Her father, ...

(1922–2012), American actress *

Austin Young Austin Young (born April 12, 1966) is an American photographer, film maker and new media artist based in Los Angeles, known for both celebrity portraits and documentation of sub and trans culture. Young is co-founder of Fallen Fruit, an art c ...

(born 1966), American artist/photographer *

Avery Young Avery Young (born November 12, 1992) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn, and was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He is also the younger broth ...

(born 1992), American football player

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* Barbara Young (disambiguation), several people *

Barbara Young, Baroness Young of Old Scone Barbara Scott Young, Baroness Young of Old Scone, (born 8 April 1948) is a Scottish Labour member of the House of Lords. She was created a life peer on 4 November 1997 as Baroness Young of Old Scone, of Old Scone in Perth and Kinross. Barone ...

(born 1948), British politician *

Bellamy Young Bellamy Young (born Amy Maria Young; February 19, 1970) is an American actress, producer and singer, best known for her role as Melody "Mellie" Grant in the ABC drama series'' Scandal'' (2012–2018). In 2014 for her portrayal of Mellie, she won ...

(born 1970), American television actress and singer * Bert Young (Herbert Young, 1899–1976), English footballer *

Bill Young Charles William Young (December 16, 1930 – October 18, 2013) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1971 until his death in 2013. A Republican from Florida, Young served as chairman of the H ...

(born 1930), Florida congressman *

Bill Young (New Zealand politician) William Lambert Young (13 November 1913 – 14 July 2009) was a New Zealand politician representing the National Party. Biography Early life and career Young was born in Kawakawa in 1913, the son of James Young. He attended Ngawha Native Sc ...

(1913–2009), New Zealand politician *

Bob Young (businessman) Robert Young is a serial entrepreneur who is best known for founding Red Hat Inc., the open source software company. He owns the franchises for Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League as well as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football ...

, Canadian CEO of Red Hat * Brad Young (disambiguation), several people *

Brian Young (drummer) Brian Young (born 1968) is an American drummer and music producer. He is best known as the drummer of the New York-based, Grammy-nominated power pop band Fountains of Wayne and Seattle-based alternative rock band The Posies. From 2012 to 2021 ...

, American member of Fountains of Wayne *

Brigham Young Brigham Young (; June 1, 1801August 29, 1877) was an American religious leader and politician. He was the second President of the Church (LDS Church), president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), from 1847 until his ...

(1801–1877), American second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints *

Brigham Young Jr. Brigham Young Jr. (December 18, 1836 – April 11, 1903) served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1899 until his death. His tenure was interrupted for one w ...

(1836–1903), son of the above, American missionary and church leader * Britney Young, American actress * Bryan Young (disambiguation), several people *

Bryant Young Bryant Colby Young (born January 27, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). A first-round draft pick out of University of Notre Dam ...

(born 1972), American football player *

Bryce Young Bryce Christopher Young (born July 25, 2001) is an American football quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He holds the record for most passing yards in a single game by an Alabama quarterback (559) and was the recipient of the 2021 Heisma ...

(born 2001), American football player * Buddy Young (1926–1983), American football player *

Burt Young Gerald Tommaso DeLouise (born April 30, 1940), known professionally as Burt Young, is an American actor, author and painter. He played Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law and best friend Paulie Pennino in the '' Rocky'' film series. He was nominated f ...

(born 1940), American actor

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Carey Young Carey Young (born 1970) is a visual artist whose work is often inspired by law, politics and economics. The tools, language and architectures of these fields act as material for her videos, text works, performances and photographs, often develo ...

(born 1970), British artist *

Carleton Young Captain Carleton Scott Young (October 21, 1905 – November 7, 1994) was an American character actor who was known for his deep voice. Early years Born in Fulton, Oswego, New York, Young was the second and only surviving child of Sta ...

(1905–1994), American actor *

Carlson Young Carlson Elizabeth Young (born October 29, 1990) is an American actress. She is known for her roles on Disney Channel's ''As the Bell Rings'', the film ''Premature'', Comedy Central's '' Key & Peele'', and as Brooke Maddox in the first two seas ...

(born 1990), American actress *

Cathy Young Catherine Alicia Young (born Yekaterina Jung russian: Екатерина Юнг; born February 10, 1963) is a Russian-born American journalist. Young is primarily known for her writing about feminism and other cultural issues, as well as about R ...

(born 1963), American journalist *

Charle Young Charle Edward Young (born February 5, 1951) is a former American football tight end who played for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles (1973–1976), the Los Angeles Rams (1977–1979), the San Francisc ...

(born 1951), American football tight end *

Charles Augustus Young Charles Augustus Young (15 December 1834 – 4 January 1908) one of the foremost solar spectroscopist astronomers in the United States. He observed solar eclipses and worked on spectroscopy of the Sun. He observed a solar flare with a spec ...

(1834–1908), American astronomer *

Charles Burney Young Charles Burney Young (7 July 1824 – 29 September 1904), generally referred to as C. B. Young, was a landholder, winemaker and politician in the early days of the colony of South Australia. History Young was born in England of Scottish ancestry ...

(1824–1904), South Australian pastoralist and politician *

Charles E. Young Charles Edward Young (born December 30, 1931), nicknamed Chuck Young, is an American retired university administrator and professor. A native of California, Young led the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for 29 years as chancellor an ...

(born 1931), chancellor of UCLA (1968–1997), president of the University of Florida (1999–2003) *

Charley Young Charles Lee Young (born October 13, 1952) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He was drafted in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1974 NFL Draft. He played college footba ...

(born 1952), American football running back in the National Football League * Charlie Young (disambiguation), several people *

Chase Young Chase Young (born April 14, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Maryland, he played college football at Ohio State University for the Buckeyes. Dur ...

(born 1999), American football player * Chase Young (cricketer) (born 1988), South African cricket player *

Chavez Young Chavez Young (born July 8, 1997) is an Bahamian professional baseball outfielder. Young moved to the United States when he was 15, and attended Faith Baptist Christian Academy in Brandon, Florida, for two years. In his final year of high school ...

(born 1997), Bahamian professional baseball player *

Chic Young Murat Bernard "Chic" Young (January 9, 1901March 14, 1973) was an American cartoonist who created the comic strip '' Blondie''. His 1919 ''William McKinley High School Yearbook'' cites his nickname as Chicken, source of his familiar pen name an ...

(1901–1973), American cartoonist who created the popular, long-running comic strip ''Blondie'' * Chris Young (disambiguation), several people * Christopher Young (born 1957), American film and television composer * Cliff Young (disambiguation), several people * Clinton Young (born 1986), Australian rules footballer *

Coleman Young Coleman Alexander Young (May 24, 1918 – November 29, 1997) was an American politician who served as mayor of Detroit, Michigan, from 1974 to 1994. Young was the first African-American mayor of Detroit. Young had emerged from the far-left ele ...

(1918–1997), former mayor of Detroit *

Colville Young Sir Colville Norbert Young (born 20 November 1932) is a Belizeans, Belizean politician who served as the 2nd Governor-General of Belize. He is also a patron of the Scouting, Scout Association of Belize. He was appointed as the Governor-General ...

(born 1932), Governor General of Belize *

Craig Young Craig Young (born 25 June 1956) is an Australian former representative rugby league footballer for the Australia national rugby league team, the New South Wales Blues and a stalwart player over 11 seasons from 1977 to 1988 with the St. Geor ...

(born 1957), Australian representative rugby league footballer *

Craig Young (cricketer) Craig Alexander Young (born 4 April 1990) is an Irish professional cricketer. Young is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm medium pace. On 26 May 2013, Young made his first-class debut for Ireland against Scotland. He made his One Day Int ...

(born 1990), Irish cricketer *

Craig Robert Young Craig Robert Young (born 4 October 1973) is a British actor who began his acting career at age ten, starring in the stage production of ''The Price of Coal''. By the time he was 17, he moved to London to attend the Central School of Speech and D ...

(born 1976), British actor and singer *

Curt Young Curtis Allen Young (born April 16, 1960) is a former professional baseball pitcher and pitching coach. He played all or parts of 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, and previously served as pitching coach for the Oakland Athletics and the San F ...

(born 1960), Major League Baseball pitcher and the pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox * Curtis Young (born 1986), American football member of the National Football League * Cy Young (disambiguation), several people

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Damon Young Damon Young (born 1975 in Melbourne, Victoria) is an Australian philosopher, writer and commentator, and author of the books ''Distraction'', ''Philosophy in the Garden'' and ''How to Think About Exercise''. He is an Honorary Fellow in Philo ...

, Australian philosopher *

Daniel Young (cricketer) Daniel Robert Young (born 3 October 1990) is an English former first-class cricketer. Young was born at Newcastle upon Tyne in October 1990. He was educated in the city at the Royal Grammar School, before going up to Leeds Metropolitan Univers ...

(born 1990), English cricketer *

Danny Young (basketball) Danny Richardson Young (born July 26, 1962) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6' 3" guard who attended Wake Forest University, he played ten seasons (1984–1993; 1994–1995) in the NBA, spending time with the Sea ...

(born 1962), American basketball player *

Danny Young (actor) Danny Young (born 7 November 1986 in Essex) is an English actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Warren Baldwin on the popular long-running soap '' Coronation Street'', and for his participation in the celebrity ice skating show '' Dan ...

(born 1986), UK actor *

Danny Young (pitcher, born 1971) Daniel Bracy Young (born November 3, 1971) is a former professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in four games in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs in 2000. Young was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 83rd round of the 1990 Major ...

, American baseball player *

Danny Young (pitcher, born 1994) Daniel Alexander Young (born May 27, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Atlanta Braves organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners. Career Amateur career Young graduated f ...

, American baseball player *

Dareke Young Dareke Young (born June 4, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Lenoir-Rhyne. Dareke went to Middle Creek High School in Apex, NC from 2014 ...

(born 1999), American football player *

Darin Young Darin may refer to Places *Darin, Anbarabad, a village in Kerman Province, Iran *Darin, Jebalbarez-e Jonubi, a village in Kerman Province, Iran *Darin, Sistan and Baluchestan, a village in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran *Darin, Yazd, a villa ...

(born 1973), American darts player * Darren Young (disambiguation), several people *

Darrel Young Darrel Young (born April 8, 1987) is a former American football fullback. He is currently the player development director for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent as a linebacker prospect ...

(born 1987), American football fullback * Darwin Young (1924–2020), American politician * David Young (disambiguation), several people *

David Young, Baron Young of Graffham David Ivor Young, Baron Young of Graffham, (27 February 1932 – 9 December 2022) was a British Conservative politician, cabinet minister and businessman. Early life David Young was born into an orthodox Jewish family in London. His father w ...

(born 1932), British Conservative politician and businessman * Dean Young (disambiguation), several people *

Delwyn Young Delwyn Rudy Young (born June 30, 1982) is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates. He is currently the manager of the State College Spike ...

(born 1982), American baseball player *

Delmon Young Delmon Damarcus Young (born September 14, 1985) is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter for the Melbourne Aces of the Australian Baseball League. He played in Major League Baseball for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Ray ...

(born 1985), baseball player *

Derek Young Derek Young (born 27 May 1980) is a Scottish ex-professional association football midfielder. Young started his career alongside his brother Darren at Aberdeen before leaving with him in 2003 to join Dunfermline Athletic. Spells at St Johnstone ...

(born 1980), Scottish professional footballer *

Dmitri Young Dmitri Dell Young (born October 11, 1973) is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or parts of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a left fielder, first baseman, and designated hitter, for the St. Louis Cardinals ...

(born 1973), baseball player * Donald Young (disambiguation), several people *

Don Young Donald Edwin Young (June 9, 1933 – March 18, 2022) was an American politician from the state of Alaska. At the time of his death, he was the longest-serving Republican in congressional history, having been the U.S. representative for for ...

(1933–2022), Alaskan politician *

Donald Young (baseball) Donald Wayne Young (born October 18, 1945) is a former professional baseball player. He played two seasons in Major League Baseball in 1965 and 1969, primarily as a center fielder. Young was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free a ...

(born 1945), baseball player *

Donald Young (tennis) Donald Oliver Young Jr. (born July 23, 1989) is an American professional tennis player. Young had a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 38 achieved on 27 February 2012 and doubles ranking of No. 43 achieved on 14 August 2017. As a juni ...

(born 1989), professional tennis player from the United States *

Doug Young (politician) Meredith Douglas Young, (born September 20, 1940 in Tracadie, New Brunswick) is a Canadian politician both provincial and federal spanning two decades. Provincial politics He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in 1978 ...

(born 1940), Canadian politician *

Doug Young (ice hockey) Douglas Gordon "The Gleichen Cowboy" Young (October 1, 1908 – May 15, 1990) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played mostly for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. Young was also captain of the Red Wings from 1935 ...

(1908–1990), former ice hockey defenceman *

Draff Young Draff Young (April 9, 1942 – March 24, 2012) was a National Basketball Association (NBA) coach. Draff had a lifetime love and passion for basketball. His inspiration for basketball was stirred when his Uncle Perry put a peach barrel rim on the ...

, former National Basketball Association coach

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* Earl Young (disambiguation), several people *

Ed Young (illustrator) Ed Tse-chun Young (; born November 28, 1931) is a Chinese-born American illustrator and writer of children's picture books. He won one Caldecott Medal for the year's best American picture book and for his lifetime contribution as a children's i ...

(born 1931), Chinese-born American children's illustrator *

Homer Edwin Young Homer Edwin Young (born August 11, 1936), often called simply Ed Young, is senior pastor of the megachurch Second Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. He is father to sons Ed Young, pastor of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas; Ben Young, ...

(Ed Young Sr., born 1936), American pastor *

Edwin Barry Young Edwin Barry "Ed" Young (born March 16, 1961) is the founding and senior pastor of Fellowship Church. He is a New York Times and Amazon Best-Selling author, with an international ministry that includes the televised broadcast, Ed Young Television ...

(Ed Young Jr., born 1961), American pastor * Edward Young (disambiguation), several people, including: **

Edward Young Edward Young (c. 3 July 1683 – 5 April 1765) was an English poet, best remembered for ''Night-Thoughts'', a series of philosophical writings in blank verse, reflecting his state of mind following several bereavements. It was one of the mos ...

(1683–1765), English poet * Eleanor Anne Young (1925–2007), American research scientist and educator * Emily Young (disambiguation), several people *Eric Young (born 1985), guitarist/vocalist of the Canadian rock band

Still Life Still Still Life Still is a Canadian indie rock group, formed in 1999, proudly calling East York (Toronto, ONT) home. The band's line-up has undergone many minor changes over the many years, but the core has always consisted of guitarists/vocalists Brend ...

* Eric Young Jr. (born 1985), American baseball player and coach * Eric Young Sr. (born 1967), American baseball player and coach * Ernest Young (disambiguation), several people, includes Ernie Young * Esme Young (born 1949), English fashion designer *Ethel Louise Young (1883–1974), better known as

Mary Forbes Mary Forbes (born Ethel Louise Young; 1 January 1883 – 22 July 1974) was a British-American film actress, based in the United States in her latter years, where she died. She appeared in more than 130 films between 1919 and 1958.

, British-American actress *

Evelyn Young Evelyn Ebersis Young (November 17, 1915February 14, 1983) was an American film actress. At the height of her career in 1940, she appeared in 9 feature films. She was the leading female actress in ''The Wildcat of Tucson'' and '' Prairie Schoon ...

(1915–1983), American film actress *

Ewing Young Ewing Young (1799-February 9, 1841) was an American fur trapper and trader from Tennessee who traveled in what was then the northern Mexico frontier territories of Santa Fe de Nuevo México and Alta California before settling in the Oregon Country. ...

(1799–1841), American fur trapper and trader

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Faron Young Faron Young (February 25, 1932 – December 10, 1996) was an American country music producer, musician, and songwriter from the early 1950s into the mid-1980s. Hits including "If You Ain't Lovin' (You Ain't Livin')" and "Live Fast, Love Hard, Di ...

(1932–1996), American country music singer *

Fifi Young Fifi Young (12 January 1915 – 5 March 1975) was an Indonesian actress of mixed French and Chinese descent who acted in at least 86 films over her 34-year career. Early life and stage career Young was born with the name Nonie Tan (; Tan Kim Nio) ...

(1914–1975), Indonesian actress *

Francis Brett Young Francis Brett Young (29 June 1884 – 28 March 1954) was an English novelist, poet, playwright, composer, doctor and soldier. Life Francis Brett Young was born in Halesowen, Worcestershire. He received his early education at Iona, a pri ...

(1884–1954), English novelist, poet, playwright, and composer * Fred Young (disambiguation), several people * Fredd Young (born 1961), professional American football linebacker *

Freddie Young Frederick A. Young (9 October 1902 – 1 December 1998) was a British cinematographer. He is probably best known for his work on David Lean's films ''Lawrence of Arabia'' (1962), ''Doctor Zhivago'' (1965) and ''Ryan's Daughter'' (1970), all th ...

(1902–1998), British cinematographer * Frederick Young (disambiguation), several people

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* Gale J. Young (1912–1990), American nuclear engineer * Galen Young (1975–2021), American professional basketball player * Gary Young (disambiguation), several people * George Young (disambiguation), several people * Gerald Young (disambiguation), several people *

G. M. Young George Malcolm Young (29 April 1882 – 18 November 1959) was an English historian, best known for his book on Victorian times in Britain, ''Portrait of an Age'' (1936). After a short time as an academic and a career as a civil servant lasting ...

(1882–1959), British historian *

Gig Young Gig Young (born Byron Elsworth Barr; November 4, 1913 – October 19, 1978) was an American actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in ''Come Fill the Cup'' (1952) and '' Teacher's Pet'' ...

(1913–1978), American actor *

Gordon Young (artist) Gordon Young is a British artist specialising in public art, often including typographical elements. His ''Comedy Carpet'' on Blackpool Promenade (2011), at 2,200m2, has been said to be the largest piece of public art in Britain. He was born ...

(active 1992–), British artist * Grace Chisholm Young (1868–1944), British mathematician *

Graham Young Graham Frederick Young (7 September 1947 – 1 August 1990), best known as the Teacup Poisoner and later the St Albans Poisoner, was an English serial killer who used poison to kill his victims. Obsessed with poisons from an early age, Young be ...

(1947–1990), British serial killer * Greg Young (disambiguation), several people *

Gruffydd Young Gruffydd Young (or Griffin Yonge) (c. 1370 – c. 1435) was a cleric and a close supporter of Owain Glyndŵr during his Wales, Welsh rebellion against the England, English Henry IV of England, King Henry IV between 1400 and 1412. Winning favour ...

(1370–1435), cleric and a close supporter of Owain Glyndwr during his Welsh rebellion

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* H. Olin Young (1850–1917), U.S. politician from Michigan * Harold Young (disambiguation), several people * Harriet Maitland Young (1838-1923), British composer * Harry Young (disambiguation), several people * Henry Young (disambiguation), several people * Herbert J. Young, American college basketball and football coach * Horace C. Young (1806–1879), New York politician *

Howard Young Howard Young How Wah (, born 30 March 1948 in Hong Kong with family roots in Xinhui, Guangdong) was a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong ( Functional constituencies, Tourism) and the member of Southern District Council. He is a member ...

(born 1948), member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong and member of Southern District Council * Howard Young Sr. (1879–1971), Indiana Supreme Court Justice

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Irad Young Irad Young ( he, עירד יאנג; born 25 March 1971) is a retired Israeli-American professional Association football, football (soccer) player. Playing for George Mason University he set the school's career assist record. After college he playe ...

(born 1971), American-Israeli soccer player * Iris Marion Young (1949–2006), American political theorist *

Izzy Young Israel Goodman Young (March 26, 1928 – February 4, 2019), known as Izzy Young, was a noted figure in the world of folk music, both in America and Sweden. He was once the owner of the Folklore Center in Greenwich Village, New York, and from 1973 ...

(1928–2019), American folk music promoter

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* Jackie Young (1934–2019), American politician *

Jackie Young (basketball) Jackie Young (born September 16, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Las Vegas Aces of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was drafted first overall by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2019 WNBA draft. A gradua ...

(born 1997), American women's player *

Jacob Young (disambiguation) Jacob Young (born 1979) is an American singer and actor, in ''All My Children''. Jacob Young may also refer to: * Jacob Young (documentarian) (born 1952) *Jacob Young (musician), Norwegian musician *Jacob Young (politician) Jacob Young (born 2 ...

, several people * Jahmar Young (born 1986), American basketball player in the Israeli National League * Jake Young (1968–2002), American football player * James Young (disambiguation), several people * Jane Young (disambiguation), several people *

Jane Corner Young Jane Corner Young (March 25, 1915 – March 9, 2001) was an American composer, music therapist, and pianist. She was born in Athens, Ohio, and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree from Ohio University in 1936. She completed a master of music ...

(1915-2001) American composer, music therapist and pianist *

Jared Young Jared M. Young (born July 9, 1995) is a Canadian professional baseball second baseman and first baseman in the Chicago Cubs organization. He made his MLB debut in 2022. Amateur career Young attended Prince George Secondary School in Prince Geor ...

(born 1995), Canadian baseball player * Jason Young (born 1980), Thai actor and singer *

Jeff Young Jeffrey "Jeff" Young (born March 31, 1962) is an American guitarist. He graduated from Musicians Institute in 1985, and is best known for his time with the thrash metal band Megadeth, appearing on the 1988 album '' So Far, So Good... So What! ...

(born 1962), American guitarist *

Jeremy Young John Henry Young (1934 – 9 April 2022), known professionally as Jeremy Young, was an English actor of Scottish descent. Young had numerous television credits, including ''Deadline Midnight'' (1960), ''Doctor Who'' (appearing as caveman Kal i ...

(born 1934), British actor * Jerome Young (born 1976), American sprint athlete *

Jesse Colin Young Perry Miller (born November 22, 1941), known professionally as Jesse Colin Young, is an American singer and songwriter. He was a founding member and lead singer of the 1960s group the Youngbloods. After their dissolution in 1972, Young embarked ...

(born 1941), American singer * Jim Young (disambiguation), several people * Jimmy Young (1918–1974), Northern Irish comedian and actor * Jo-Anne H. Young, American physician, scientist, and journal editor *

John Young (disambiguation) John Young may refer to: Academics * John Young (professor of Greek) (died 1820), Scottish professor of Greek at the University of Glasgow * John C. Young (college president) (1803–1857), American educator, pastor, and president of Centre Coll ...

, several people * Johnny Young (disambiguation), several people *

Joe Young (basketball) Joseph Michael Young (born June 27, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for Napoli of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A. The son of former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Michael Young, he played college basketball wit ...

(born 1992), American basketball player * Jonathan Young (disambiguation), several people, includes Jonathon and Johnathan * Joseph Young (disambiguation), several people * Josiah T. Young (1831–1907), American politician and newspaper editor *

Julia Evelyn Ditto Young Julia Ditto Young (, Ditto; December 4, 1857 – April 19, 1915) was an American poet and novelist. Young's first literary effort dates back to her childhood days, and her first appearance in print was in local newspapers. The first money earned ...

(1857–1915), American novelist, poet * Juwon Young (born 1996), American football player

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* Kakani Katija Young, American bioengineer *

Katherine Young Katherine Young (鄭珣; Pinyin: Zhèng Xún) (May 10, 1901 – October 24, 2005) was an American centenarian who, at the age of 102 in 2003, gained publicity when she was described as the oldest known living user of the Internet. Biography Bo ...

(1901–2005), American centenarian, world's oldest Internet user *

Kenny Young Kenny Young (born Shalom Giskan, April 14, 1941 – April 14, 2020) was an American songwriter, musician, producer and environmental campaigner who wrote and in some cases produced hit songs for The Drifters, Ronnie Dove, Herman's Hermits, Ma ...

(1941–2020), American songwriter, artist, and producer *

Kenny Young (American football) Kenneth Kim Young (born November 15, 1995) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at UCLA, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He has also previously pla ...

(born 1994), American football player *

Keone Young Keone Joseph Young is an American actor. He is best known for his television roles as Dr. Michael Kwan in '' Kay O'Brien'' (1986), Mr. Wu in '' Deadwood'' (2004–2006) and as the dual roles of Judge Robert Chong and Mr. Wan in ''The Young and t ...

(born 1947), American character actor * Kevin Young (disambiguation), several people * Killian Young (born 1987), Irish sportsperson *

Kirsty Young Kirsty Jackson Young (born 23 November 1968) is a Scottish television and radio presenter. From 2006 to 2018 she was the main presenter of BBC Radio 4's ''Desert Island Discs''. She presented ''Crimewatch'' on BBC One from 2008 to 2015. Early ...

(born 1968), British television presenter *

Kit Young Christopher William Young (born 1994) is a British actor. He began his career in theatre, earning an Ian Charleson Award nomination. He stars as Jesper Fahey in the Netflix fantasy series ''Shadow and Bone'' (2021–). His films include ''The ...

(born 1994), British actor *

Korleone Young Suntino Korleone Young (born December 31, 1978) is an American retired professional basketball player. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the 40th overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft. Early life ...

(born 1978), American professional basketball player *

Kristeen Young Kristeen Young (born 1975) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Young began playing piano as a child. She has released seven studio albums. Young has also sung with several artists including David Bowi ...

, American singer, songwriter and keyboardist

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Lafayette Young Lafayette "Lafe" Young (May 10, 1848November 15, 1926) was a newspaper reporter and editor, and (briefly) a Republican Senator from Iowa. Early life and education Young was born in Monroe County, Iowa. His early education was acquired in the ...

(1848–1926), American newspaper reporter, editor, and Senator from Iowa * La Monte Young (born 1935), American musician and composer * Landon Young (born 1997), American football player *

Lauren Young Lauren Anne Young (born November 8, 1993), simply known as Lauren Young, is a Filipino-American actress, singer, and model. She is the younger sister of actress and Miss World 2013 Megan Young. Biography Career Young was one of the 20 new tal ...

(born 1993), Filipino-American actress model and singer *

Laurence Chisholm Young Laurence Chisholm Young (14 July 1905 – 24 December 2000) was a British mathematician known for his contributions to measure theory, the calculus of variations, optimal control theory, and potential theory. He was the son of William Henry Yo ...

(1905–2000), British mathematician *

Lee Thompson Young Lee Thompson Young (February 1, 1984 – August 19, 2013) was an American actor who began his career as a teenager, playing the titular character on the Disney Channel television series ''The Famous Jett Jackson'' (1998–2001). As an adult, m ...

(1984–2013), American actor *

Leon Young Leon D. Young (born July 4, 1967) is a police officer and former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 16th Assembly District from 1992 until 2018. Gaining office In 1992, his aunt, incumbent Marcia P. Coggs ( ...

(born 1967), former police officer and member of the Wisconsin State Assembly *

Lester Young Lester Willis Young (August 27, 1909 – March 15, 1959), nicknamed "Pres" or "Prez", was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and occasional clarinetist. Coming to prominence while a member of Count Basie's orchestra, Young was one of the most ...

(1909–1959), American musician *

Linda Young Linda Chambers-Young (born April 27, 1953) is an American voice actress who voices characters in Japanese anime series, usually in voice productions produced by Funimation. Her most notable roles are Frieza in '' Dragon Ball Z'' and Baba in '' Dr ...

(born 1953), American voice actress * Logan Young (1940–2006), American businessman * Lonnie Young (born 1963), American football player *

Loretta Young Loretta Young (born Gretchen Young; January 6, 1913 – August 12, 2000) was an American actress. Starting as a child, she had a long and varied career in film from 1917 to 1953. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the fil ...

(1913–2000), American actress * Luke Young (disambiguation), several people

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* Mabel Minerva Young (1872–1963), American mathematician * Madison Young (born 1980), American pornographic actress and director *

Mae Young Johnnie Mae Young (March 12, 1923 – January 14, 2014) was an American professional wrestler. She wrestled throughout the United States and Canada and won multiple titles in the National Wrestling Alliance. Young is considered one of the pione ...

(1923–2014), American professional wrestler and WWE Ambassador *

Mahonri Young Mahonri Mackintosh Young (August 9, 1877 – November 2, 1957) was an American social-realist sculptor and artist. During his lengthy career, he created more than 320 sculptures, 590 oil paintings, 5,500 watercolors, 2,600 prints, and thousand ...

(1877–1957), American sculptor *

Mal Young Mal Young (born 26 January 1957) is a British television producer, screenwriter and executive producer. Career Mersey TV Young began his career in graphic design. At age 27 he began working in television, on the Channel 4 soap opera '' Brook ...

(born 1957), British television producer and executive producer * Malcolm Young (1953–2017), Scottish-born Australian guitarist and songwriter, member of the rock band AC/DC * Margaret Young (disambiguation), several people *

Marie Grice Young Marie Grice Young (January 5, 1876 – July 27, 1959) was an American woman who survived the sinking of RMS ''Titanic''. Early life Marie Grice Young was born on January 5, 1876, the daughter of Samuel Grice Young and Margaret Brown (Wilson) Yo ...

(1876–1959), American passenger on the RMS ''Titanic'' and a piano teacher *

Mark Aitchison Young Sir Mark Aitchison Young (楊慕琦, 30 June 1886 – 12 May 1974) was a British administrator who became the Governor of Hong Kong during the years immediately before and after the Japanese occupation of the territory. Early life, service in ...

(1886–1974), 21st governor of Hong Kong * Martha Strudwick Young (1862–1941), American author *

Martin Young (journalist) Martin Young (born 5 July 1947) is a television reporter and interviewer. Born in Glasgow, he attended Dulwich College and Caius College, Cambridge where he was President of the Marlowe Society and a member of Footlights. Young began his career ...

(born 1947), British television journalist *Marvin Young (born 1967), American rapper better known by his stage name

Young MC Marvin Young (born May 10, 1967), better known by his stage name Young M.C., is a British-born American rapper, singer and actor. He is best known for his 1989 hit " Bust a Move". His debut album '' Stone Cold Rhymin found international accl ...

* Marvin R. Young (1947–1968), American soldier *

Megan Young Megan Lynne Young (born February 27, 1990) is a Filipino-American actress, model, television presenter and beauty queen who won the Miss World Philippines 2013 title and was later crowned as Miss World 2013. She is the first Filipina to win t ...

(born 1990), Filipino-American actress *

Melissa Ann Young The Miss Wisconsin USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Wisconsin in the Miss USA pageant. Since 2007, the state pageant has been directed by Future Productions of Savage, Minnesota. Wisconsin is on ...

, 2005 Miss USA pageant contestant * Michael Young (disambiguation), several people *

Milton Young Milton Ruben Young (December 6, 1897 – May 31, 1983) was an American politician, most notable for representing North Dakota in the United States Senate from 1945 until 1981. At the time of his retirement, he was the most senior Republican in the ...

(1897–1983), United States politician *

Mitch Young Mitchell Young (born July 18, 1961) is a former American football defensive end who played one season with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He first enrolled at Northwest Mississippi Community College before transferring to Ar ...

(born 1961), American football player *

Morris Young (entomologist) Morris Young FES (1822–1897) was a Scottish naturalist and entomologist. He was the first curator of Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Paisley Free Library and Museum. Although his main interest was in Entomology, and in particular the rove beet ...

(1822–1897), Scottish entomologist * Morris A. Young, sheriff of Gadsden County, Florida from 2004

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Naomi Young Naomi Young (born 25 March 1976) is an Australian synchronized swimmer who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics. She competed at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, winning a silver medal in the duet event, and at the 2002 Commonwealth Games ...

(born 1976), Australian synchronized swimmer * Nat Young (disambiguation), several people, includes Nathan Young *

Ned Young The complement of , the Royal Navy ship on which a historic mutiny occurred in the south Pacific on 28 April 1789, comprised 46 men on its departure from England in December 1787 and 44 at the time of the mutiny, including her commander Lieute ...

(1766–1800), sailor on HMS ''Bounty'' *

Nedrick Young Nedrick Young (March 23, 1914 – September 16, 1968), also known by the pseudonym Nathan E. Douglas, was an American actor and screenwriter often blacklisted during the 1950s and 1960s for refusing to confirm or deny membership of the Comm ...

(1914–1968), American actor and screenwriter, often blacklisted during the 1950s and 1960s *

Neil Young (disambiguation) Neil Young (born 1945) is a Canadian singer/song writer and guitarist Neil Young may also refer to: * Neil Young (album), ''Neil Young'' (album), the debut album of Neil Young from 1969 * Neil Young (politician) (1936–2015), former Canadian polit ...

, several people *

Neville Young Neville Garde Austen Young (11 December 1940 – 9 February 2019) was a New Zealand lawyer. He served as president of the National Party from 1986 to 1989. Early life and family Born in Christchurch on 11 December 1940, Young was educated at ...

(1940/41–2019), New Zealand lawyer, National Party president *

Nicholas Young (disambiguation) Nicholas Young may refer to: * Nicholas Young (executive) (1840–1916), baseball executive * Nicholas Young (sailor) (1757–?), sailor on Captain James Cook's ship * Nicholas Young (figure skater) (born 1982), Canadian figure skater * Nicholas Yo ...

, several people * Nick Young (disambiguation), several people

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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 Owen D. Young (October 27, 1874July 11, 1962) was an American industrialist, businessman, lawyer and diplomat at the Second Reparations Conference (SRC) in 1929, as a member of the German Reparations International Commission. He is known for t ...

(1874–1962), American founder of RCA and diplomat; ''Time'' Man of the Year for 1929

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* Paul Young (disambiguation), several people * Patric Young (born 1992), American basketball player * Patrick Young (1584–1652), Scottish scholar and librarian *

Pegi Young Margaret Mary "Pegi" Young (née Morton; December 1, 1952 – January 1, 2019) was an American singer, songwriter, environmentalist, educator and philanthropist. Music career After marrying Canadian folk rock musician Neil Young in 1978, her d ...

(1952–2019), American singer-songwriter *

Perry Deane Young Perry Deane Young (March 27, 1941 – January 1, 2019) was a journalist, author, playwright, historian, and professional gardener. He was the author of '' Two of the Missing'', about fellow journalists Sean Flynn and Dana Stone, who went missing ...

(1941–2019), American journalist and writer * Peter Young (disambiguation), several people *

Phineas Young Phineas Howe Young (also found as Phinehas) (February 16, 1799 – October 10, 1879) was a prominent early convert in the Latter Day Saint movement and was later a Mormon pioneer and a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ...

(1799–1879), American early convert in the Latter Day Saint movement *

Polly Young Polly Young (also known as Mary Young, Maria Young, Polly Barthélemon and Maria Barthélemon) (7 July 1749 – 20 September 1799) was an English soprano, composer and keyboard player. She was part of a well-known English family of musicians th ...

(1749–1799), English soprano, composer, harpsichordist *

Polly Ann Young Polly Ann Young (October 25, 1908 – January 21, 1997) was an American actress. Biography Young was born in Denver, Colorado. Actresses Loretta Young and Sally Blane were her sisters. From 1917 to 1941, she was featured in over 40 movies, ...

(1908–1997), American actress * Priscilla Young (1925–2006), English social worker

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R. Michael Young R. Michael Young is a Republican member of the Indiana Senate, representing the 35th District since his appointment in December 2000. He succeeded Morris Mills. He was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1986. In 1992, Young wa ...

, politician in Indiana, United States *

Rachel Young Rachel Young may refer to: * FBI Special Agent ''Rachel Young'', main character of the 2008-2009 TV series, ''Eleventh Hour'' (U.S. TV series) * Rachel Young née Chu (''Rachel Chu Young''), a main character in '' Crazy Rich Asians'', '' China Ric ...

, several characters * Ralph Young (disambiguation) , several people *

Randy Young Randall Louis Young (born July 4, 1954) is a former American football offensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976. He attended Carol City High School and then Iowa State University bef ...

(born 1954), American football player *

Rebecca Young (flag maker) Rebecca (Flower) Young was a flag maker during the American Revolution. Her name appears in the logs of the commissary general for making "Continental Standards" as early as 1781, making her one of the earlier verified makers of the Flag of the Uni ...

, flag maker during the American Revolution * Rebecca Young (politician) (1934–2008), Wisconsin politician and legislator *

Rebecca Jordan-Young Rebecca M. Jordan-Young (born 1963), is an American feminist scientist and gender studies scholar. Her research focuses on social medical science, sex, gender, sexuality, and epidemiology. She is an Associate Professor of Women’s, Gender, and ...

(born 1963), American sociomedical scientist * Reggie Young (born 1936), lead guitarist in the American Sound Studios Band and a session musician * Richard Young (disambiguation), several people *

Rik Young Ricky James Young (born 25 April 1978) is an English actor, dancer, and producer. His early work includes the miniseries ''Frank Herbert's Children of Dune, Children of Dune'' (2003) and the films ''Is Harry on the Boat?'' (2001) and ''Beowulf ( ...

(born 1978), English actor and dancer * Robert Young (disambiguation), several people *

Robin Young (civil servant) Sir Robin Urquhart Young, KCB (born 7 September 1948) is a British retired civil servant. He was Permanent Secretary for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport from 1998 to 2001 and Permanent Secretary for the Department of Trade & Indust ...

, British civil servant *

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, American television and radio personality *

Roby Young Reuven "Roby" Young ( he, רובי יאנג; born 15 May 1942) is a former Israeli international footballer, and captain of Hapoel Haifa. Biography Born on 15 May 1942 in Haifa, Israel, Roby Young was raised (alongside his older brother) by hi ...

(born 1942), Israeli association football player * Rod Young, Australian journalist and news presenter * Roger Young (disambiguation), several people *

Roland Young Roland (; frk, *Hrōþiland; lat-med, Hruodlandus or ''Rotholandus''; it, Orlando or ''Rolando''; died 15 August 778) was a Frankish military leader under Charlemagne who became one of the principal figures in the literary cycle known as the ...

(1887–1953), English actor * Rolande Maxwell Young (1927-2015), American composer, pianist and educator * Ronald N. Young, American politician * Ronnie Young (1943–2019), American politician * Rory Young (1972–2021), Zambian-born Irish wildlife conservationist and anti-poaching strategist *

Rosa Young Rosa Jinsey Young (May 16, 1890 – June 30, 1971) was an African American Lutheran educator who worked primarilly in the Black Belt of Alabama. Born in Rosebud, Alabama, to Grant, an African Methodist Episcopal pastor, and Nancy Young, Rosa Young ...

(1890-1971), American educator * Ross Young (disambiguation) , several people *

Roynell Young Roynell Young (born December 1, 1957) is a former professional American football safety and cornerback who played for the Philadelphia Eagles his entire National Football League (NFL) career, from 1980 to 1988. Young was selected by the Eagles fr ...

(born 1957), professional American football safety and cornerback *

Ryan Young Ryan Young (born June 28, 1976) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the New York Jets, Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Kansas State University. Early years Young (ni ...

(born 1976), American football player

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* Samuel Young (disambiguation), several people * Scott Young (disambiguation), several people *

Sean Young Mary Sean Young (born November 20, 1959) is an American actress. She is particularly known for working in sci-fi films, although she has performed roles in a variety of genres. Young's early roles include the independent romance '' Jane Aust ...

(born 1959), American actress * Sean Young (soccer) (born 2001), Canadian soccer player *

Selvin Young Selvin Young (born October 1, 1983) is a former American football running back. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Texas. Early years A three-year starter at Jersey Village High ...

(born 1983), American football running back *

Sheila Young Sheila Grace Young-Ochowicz (born October 14, 1950) is a retired American speed skater and track cyclist. She won three world titles in each of these sports, twice in the same year (in 1973 and 1976). In 1976, she also became the first American ...

(born 1950), speed skater and track cyclist from the United States * Shelby Young (born 1992), American film, television and voice actress *

Simone Young Simone Margaret Young AM (born 2 March 1961) is an Australian conductor. She is currently chief conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Biography and career Young was born in Sydney, of Irish ancestry on her father's side and Croatian ...

(born 1961), Australian conductor *

Slater Young Jan Slater Lee Young (born December 19, 1983) is a Filipino Entrepreneur, multi-billionaire, actor, engineer, model and television personality from Cebu. Young is best known for winning '' Pinoy Big Brother: Unlimited'' in 2012. Early life You ...

(born 1987), Filipino-Chinese actor and television personality * Sophia Young (born 1983), Vincentian professional women's basketball player * Stephanie Young, American voice actress who works for anime series of FUNimation Entertainment * Stephen Young (disambiguation), several people * Steve Young (disambiguation), several people, includes Steven Young * Stuart Young (accountant) (1934–1986), chairman of the BBC from 1983 until 1986 *

Sydney Young (chemist) Sydney Young, FRS (29 December 1857 – 9 April 1937) was an English chemist. He was born in Farnworth, in Widnes, Lancashire, the son of merchant Edward Young, JP of Liverpool. He was educated at a private school in Southport and the Liverpoo ...

(1857–1937), British chemistry professor

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* Tamera Young (born 1986), American basketball player *

Terri Young Terri L. Young (born 1959) is an American pediatric ophthalmologist. Early life and education Young was born in Sacramento, California and is African-American. She attended Bowdoin College for her undergraduate education and graduated with bache ...

(born 1959), American pediatric ophthalmologist *

Thaddeus Young Thaddeus Charles Young Sr. (born June 21, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Georgia Tech, before being drafted 12th overall i ...

(born 1988), American basketball player *

Thomas Young (disambiguation) Thomas Young may refer to: Military * Thomas Young (American revolutionary) (1731–1777), member of the Sons of Liberty * Thomas James Young (1827–1869), recipient of the Victoria Cross during the Indian mutiny * Thomas Young (VC) (1895–1966 ...

, several people * Tim Young (disambiguation), several people *

Tiffany Young Stephanie Young Hwang (born August 1, 1989), known professionally as Tiffany or Tiffany Young, is an American singer-songwriter. Born and raised in California, she was discovered by South Korean entertainment agency SM Entertainment at the age ...

(born Stephanie Young Hwang, 1989), American singer, member of the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation *

Toby Young Toby Daniel Moorsom Young (born 17 October 1963) is a British social commentator. He is the founder and director of the Free Speech Union, an associate editor of ''The Spectator'', and a former associate editor at ''Quillette.'' A graduate of ...

(born 1963), British journalist and the author *

Todd Young Todd Christopher Young (born August 24, 1972) is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator for Indiana, a seat he has held since 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Young previously served as the U.S. re ...

(born 1972), U.S. Senator from Indiana *

Tommy Young Thomas Machlay (born July 9, 1947), known as Tommy Young, is a professional wrestling referee and retired professional wrestler best known for his time in the National Wrestling Alliance and Jim Crockett Promotions/World Championship Wrestling. ...

(born 1947), American professional wrestling referee and retired professional wrestler * Tom Young (disambiguation), several people * Tony Young (actor) (1937–2002), American actor *

Trae Young Rayford Trae Young (born September 19, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners. In 2017, he tied the then-reco ...

(born 1998), American basketball player * Trevon Young (born 1995), American football player *

Trummy Young James "Trummy" Young (January 12, 1912 – September 10, 1984) was an American trombonist in the swing era. He established himself as a star during his 12 years performing with Louis Armstrong in Armstrong's All Stars. He had one hit with his v ...

(1912–1984), American trombonist in the swing era

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Val Young Valaria Marie Young (born June 13, 1958) is an American recording artist from Detroit, Michigan, who achieved success during the 1980s. She is now based in Los Angeles. Career She was discovered by George Clinton, who hired her as a backgroun ...

(born 1958), American Urban/Dance-pop artist *

Vicki Young Vicki Young (born ) is a British journalist. She has been the deputy political editor of BBC News since October 2020. She was formerly the chief political correspondent and has contributed to BBC coverage of seven general elections. She has occ ...

, British journalist *

Victor Young Albert Victor Young (August 8, 1899– November 10, 1956)"Victor Young, Composer, Dies of Heart Attack", ''Oakland Tribune'', November 12, 1956. was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor. Biography Young is commonly said to ...

(1899–1956), American composer *

Vince Young Vincent Paul Young Jr. (born May 18, 1983) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. Young was drafted by the Tennessee Titans as the third overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, and ...

(born 1983), American football player * Virginia S. Young (1917–1994), American politician

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* W. J. Young (1827–1896), Irish businessman *

Wallace Young Wallace "Wally" Young MHA, is a Canadian politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He represented the district of St. Barbe in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party from 2001 ...

, politician in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada * Walter X. Young (1918–1942), United States Marine Corps officer and Navy Cross recipient *

Wanda Young Wanda LaFaye Young (August 9, 1943 – December 15, 2021), also known as Wanda Rogers, was an American singer, known for being a member of the Motown all-female singing group the Marvelettes, and after 1965, the lead singer. Early life Youn ...

(born 1943), American singer of The Marvelettes *

Wendell Young Wendell Edward Young (born August 1, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the general manager of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Wendell's moniker is "Ringmaster" as he is currently t ...

(born 1963), Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and manager *

Whitney Young Whitney Moore Young Jr. (July 31, 1921 – March 11, 1971) was an American civil rights leader. Trained as a social worker, he spent most of his career working to end employment discrimination in the United States and turning the National Urban ...

(1921–1971), American civil rights leader * William J. Young (coach), American college basketball and football coach *

Will Young William Robert Young (born 20 January 1979) is a British singer-songwriter and actor who came to prominence after winning the 2002 inaugural series of the ITV talent contest '' Pop Idol'', making him the first winner of the worldwide '' Idol ...

(born 1979), British singer *

William Henry Young William Henry Young FRS (London, 20 October 1863 – Lausanne, 7 July 1942) was an English mathematician. Young was educated at City of London School and Peterhouse, Cambridge. He worked on measure theory, Fourier series, differential ca ...

(1863–1942), English mathematician *

William Weston Young William Weston Young (1776–1847) was a British Quaker entrepreneur, artist, botanist, wreck-raiser, surveyor, potter, and inventor of the firebrick. Biography William Weston Young was born on 20 April 1776 at Lewin's Mead, Bristol, England ...

(1776–1847), British Quaker entrepreneur, artist, botanist and inventor of the firebrick

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Young baronets There have been five baronetcies created for persons 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 the creations are ext ...

, baronets of the UK in the surname of Young *

Yvette Young Yvette Young is an American musician from San Jose, California. She is the front-woman for the math rock band Covet. History Young is of Chinese heritage and comes from a musical family: her father Phil is a singer, accordionist, and composer, ...

, American guitarist and front-woman of math rock band Covet

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