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

Yankura, 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 Yankura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yankura in America

Yankura is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yankura surname appeared 128 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 Yankura.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yankura 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 Yankura

The surname Yankura is believed to have its origins in Eastern Europe, particularly in regions that are now part of Poland and Ukraine. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly around the 14th to 16th centuries when surnames were becoming more standardized in these areas. This region's rich interplay of Slavic languages contributes to the etymology of the surname, which might be derived from older, now obsolete, words or names.

The origins of the surname Yankura can be traced to its components. The prefix Yank often correlates with names and terms derived from "Jan," a common Slavic form of John, which itself has origins in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The suffix -kura may derive from an archaic word in Polish or Ukrainian connected to land, agriculture, or another aspect of rural life, suggesting that the original bearers of the name might have been associated with farming or stewardship.

One of the earliest references to a name similar to Yankura appears in regional tax documents and land grants dating back to the 15th century, where variations like Janekur and Jankura were recorded. These documents were vital in the feudal systems of Eastern Europe, where landownership and servitude required meticulous record-keeping.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Yankura was Marek Yankura, a minor noble who lived in what is now southern Poland around the late 1500s. Records from 1592 indicate his involvement in local governance and civic duties. Another noteworthy mention is Katarzyna Yankura, born circa 1620, who was noted for her charitable work in a monastery in what is now western Ukraine. She was often praised in church records for her piety and community service.

In the late 18th century, during the partitions of Poland, Jan Yankura, born in 1755, was documented as a landholder who sought to maintain his estate through turbulent times. His letters to the local authorities and his petitions for the retention of his lands are documented in archives, showing a determined family effort to preserve their legacy during political upheaval.

By the 19th century, the name had spread more widely. One prominent figure was Tomasz Yankura, a noted academic born in 1834, who made significant contributions to the field of Slavic linguistics. His works, particularly a comprehensive lexicon of Slavic dialects published in 1871, remain reference points for later scholars.

Another influential person bearing this surname was Aniela Yankura, born in 1880, who became known for her involvement in early feminist movements in Eastern Europe. Her writings and speeches, advocating for women's rights and education, were widely circulated and influential in the burgeoning equal rights movement.

Throughout its history, the surname Yankura has been associated with a variety of professions and societal contributions, mirroring the dynamic and often tumultuous history of the regions from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yankura

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

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

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