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

Yakle, 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 Yakle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yakle in America

Yakle is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yakle surname appeared 142 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 Yakle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yakle 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 Yakle

The surname Yakle has its origins in Central Europe, particularly in the regions that today comprise Germany and Switzerland. Its earliest documented usage dates back to the late Medieval period, around the 14th and 15th centuries. The name is believed to be a variation of the German surname Jäkel, which itself is derived from the given name Jakob, a cognate of the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."

In historical documents, the surname Yakle appears in various forms such as Jakel, Jaeckel, and Yakel. These variations are often attributed to regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time. One of the earliest references to the name can be found in a German manuscript dating back to 1450, where a Heinrich Jakel is mentioned as a landowner in the Swabian region.

Another significant figure in the history of the surname is Hans Jaeckel, born circa 1521 and died in 1598, a notable merchant in Nuremberg. His trading activities are well-documented in the annals of the city, indicating the economic influence of individuals carrying this surname during that period.

Moving forward into the 17th century, the name Yakle appeared in Swiss records, particularly in the canton of Zurich. Ulrich Yakel, born in 1643 and died in 1709, was a prominent figure in the local guild of blacksmiths. His contributions to the craft have been preserved in the guild’s extensive records, showcasing the expertise and reputation of the Yakle family in metalworking.

The migration of surname bearers from Europe to the Americas during the 18th and 19th centuries further diversified its spelling. Johann Yakle, born in 1765 and died in 1832, emigrated from Bavaria to Pennsylvania, where he is recorded in land grants and census data. His descendants played a significant role in the early industrial development of the state.

One of the most illustrious individuals with this surname in the 20th century was Friedrich Yakel, born in 1894 and died in 1967, a respected German botanist and academic. His research in plant physiology earned him accolades and positions at several prestigious European universities, cementing the Yakle name in scientific literature.

These historical figures and events highlight the rich and varied heritage of the surname Yakle, from its medieval roots to its modern-day legacy in various professional fields. Its evolution and persistence through centuries reflect the mobility and adaptability of those who bore the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yakle

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

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

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