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

Yaldoo, 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 Yaldoo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yaldoo in America

Yaldoo is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yaldoo surname appeared 155 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 Yaldoo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yaldoo 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 Yaldoo

The surname Yaldoo likely has its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically among Assyrian or Chaldean Christians. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia, roughly corresponding to modern-day Iraq, Turkey, and Iran. This surname is believed to be derived from the Aramaic word "Yalda," meaning "child" or "birth," often related to the birth of Christ, also known as "Yalda Night" in some traditions. The historical context places this name sometime around the early Christian era or slightly before, when such communities were forming and developing distinct identities in the Middle East.

Yaldoo is linked closely with the Assyrian and Chaldean diaspora, people who have maintained their unique ethnic and linguistic identity for centuries. Historical documents and manuscripts from early Assyrian-Chaldean Christians mention similar names, often in religious or communal contexts. Although these documents may not explicitly record the surname Yaldoo, variations and root words appear in ecclesiastical texts and ancient liturgies.

The earliest known records of the surname Yaldoo in its current form are relatively sparse but can be pinpointed to the early 19th century in areas with significant Assyrian and Chaldean populations. For instance, Alphonse Yaldoo was documented in church records in Mosul around 1830. By the latter part of the 19th century, archival materials such as baptismal records and community registers in both Iraq and diaspora communities in the United States and Europe start to more commonly include the surname Yaldoo.

Several notable historical figures bear the surname Yaldoo, particularly in cultural and religious contexts. Hurmiz Yaldoo, born in 1845 and died in 1902, was an influential Assyrian priest who played a significant role in the community in Urmia, Iran. His contributions to religious education and social welfare are well documented. Another prominent figure is Benjamin Yaldoo, an Assyrian scholar and writer born in 1870 and died in 1933, known for his works on Assyrian history and culture. Additionally, Rosa Yaldoo, born in 1895 and died in 1980, was a key figure in the early 20th-century Assyrian women's movement, advocating for education and health improvements in their communities.

In the 20th century, Samir Yaldoo, born in 1918, emerged as a respected community leader in the Assyrian diaspora in the United States. His efforts in preserving Assyrian heritage and supporting new immigrants are noted in various community histories. Another influential Yaldoo was Miriam Yaldoo, born in 1927, who made significant strides in the field of Assyrian music and dance, promoting cultural understanding and preservation through artistic endeavors.

The surname Yaldoo reflects a rich tapestry of religious, cultural, and regional influences that trace back to ancient times. It embodies the enduring spirit of the Assyrian and Chaldean people, whose history has been shaped by both adversity and resilience. Through its bearers' contributions to their communities, the name Yaldoo continues to hold a significant place in the historical narrative of the Middle Eastern Christian diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yaldoo

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

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

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