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

Yaldo, 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 Yaldo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yaldo in America

Yaldo is the 35489th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yaldo surname appeared 634 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 Yaldo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yaldo 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 Yaldo

The surname Yaldo has its origins in the ancient Mesopotamian region, particularly among the Assyrian and Chaldean communities. This area now corresponds to parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran. The name itself is derived from Aramaic/Syriac roots. In Aramaic, a Semitic language prevalent in the region during antiquity, "Yaldo" translates to "birth" or "birthgiving." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a midwife, a person who assists in childbirth, or metaphorically as someone associated with a beginning or new life.

The surname appears in various historical manuscripts and records from the early centuries of the Common Era. One of the earliest mentions of this surname can be found in ecclesiastical records from the Assyrian Church of the East, dating back to the 5th century. During this time, the Church documented family names to keep track of lineage and community roles.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Mar Yaldo, an Assyrian monk and scholar from the 8th century C.E. His contributions to theological texts are noted in the records of the School of Nisibis, a premier center for learning at that period. Another early reference can be found in a manuscript from 1214 mentioning Yohannan Yaldo, a scribe and illuminator who resided in the region around Mosul, a key cultural and intellectual center.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Shimun Yaldo rose to prominence. Born in 1525 and passing away in 1595, Shimun was noted for his work as an envoy and diplomat for the Chaldean Patriarchate. His diplomatic missions to Rome and various European courts were instrumental in forming alliances and securing support for his community.

Moving into the 19th century, Raphael Yaldo (1828-1898) was an influential clergyman who played a significant role in the Chaldean Catholic Church. His efforts in reforming church administration and outreach programs left a lasting legacy. He was particularly noted for founding several schools and charitable institutions.

In the early 20th century, around 1912, we find mention of Toma Yaldo, an Assyrian poet and historian. His works provided invaluable insights into Assyrian culture, traditions, and the historical challenges the community faced during tumultuous times, particularly during the Assyrian Genocide in World War I.

Throughout history, the surname Yaldo has been associated with individuals who contributed to their communities in significant ways, from ecclesiastical roles to cultural preservation and diplomacy. Their recorded efforts across centuries underscore the surname's rich heritage and the enduring legacy of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yaldo

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

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

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