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

Yakel, 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 Yakel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yakel in America

Yakel is the 37076th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yakel surname appeared 602 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 Yakel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yakel 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 Yakel

The surname Yakel is believed to have originated in Central Europe, primarily within the regions that are now part of modern-day Germany and Austria. Earliest records suggest that the name has roots in the Germanic language group, where it may have been derived from older names or terms that meant "watchful" or "vigilant". It shares similarities with other surnames such as Jackel or Jaeckel that appeared in the same region during the medieval period.

Historically, the surname appears in various spellings in old records and manuscripts. One of the earliest references can be found in German parish records from the late 15th century where the name was recorded as Jaeckel or Yakel. These records, which documented births, marriages, and deaths, often show the fluidity of spelling during that time.

One notable early example is Dietrich Yakel, a merchant documented in Frankfurt in 1532. His involvement in trade during the Renaissance period contributed to the spread of the surname across other German-speaking territories.

The surname also appears in significant historical texts and records in the 17th century. For instance, Johann Yakel, born in 1654 and died in 1723, was a well-known cleric and theologian in Bavaria. His contributions to religious debates and written works left a considerable mark on the scholarly community of the time.

By the 18th century, records show the name moving beyond the borders of Germany into neighboring territories. Maria Yakel, born in 1720 in Austria, was another prominent figure, known for her work in herbal medicine and midwifery. Her practices and recorded remedies were passed down through generations, ensuring the survival of family traditions.

In the 19th century, the Yakel surname appeared in immigration records as families moved to the Americas in search of better opportunities. Among them was Heinrich Yakel, born in 1805, who emigrated to the United States in 1848. His lineage continued to expand in the New World, where the name established new roots.

Finally, Jakob Yakel, who lived from 1821 to 1879, was an inventor and craftsman in Switzerland. His innovative techniques in woodworking and furniture design earned him recognition and helped further spread the Yakel surname throughout Europe.

The surname Yakel has endured through centuries of migration, adaptation, and cultural shifts, retaining its historical essence while adapting to new environments. Its presence in historical records, across varied geographies and centuries, underscores the name’s resilience and enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yakel

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

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

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