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

Jochum, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Jochum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jochum in America

Jochum is the 25152nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jochum surname appeared 986 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Jochum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jochum to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Jochum

The surname JOCHUM is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to someone who hailed from a specific town or village. The name is likely derived from the Old German word "jochumare," which means "farmer" or "ploughman."

In its earliest forms, the surname JOCHUM was spelled in various ways, such as Jochum, Jochem, Jochumsen, and Jochumsen. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in medieval times. The name is believed to have first appeared in historical records in the 14th century, though the exact date and location remain uncertain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname JOCHUM can be found in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. The book mentions a certain Hans Jochum, who lived in the city of Nuremberg during the 15th century.

Another notable figure bearing the JOCHUM name was Johann Jochum (1572-1628), a German theologian and church reformer. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was known for his sermons and writings on religious matters.

In the 18th century, Johann Jochum (1717-1786) was a prominent German composer and organist. He is credited with composing numerous works for the organ and church music, which were widely performed during his lifetime.

The 19th century saw the birth of Gustav Jochum (1824-1899), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities across Germany. His works were renowned for their intricate details and innovative use of materials.

Another notable bearer of the JOCHUM surname was Eugen Jochum (1902-1987), a renowned German conductor and musician. He was widely acclaimed for his interpretations of the works of Bruckner, Beethoven, and other classical composers, and he conducted some of the world's leading orchestras.

Over the centuries, the JOCHUM name has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, from agriculture and theology to music and architecture. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the surname has since spread across Europe and beyond, carried by generations of JOCHUM descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jochum

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

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Jochum was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Jochum has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Jochum was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Jochum, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!