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

Yauch, 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 Yauch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yauch in America

Yauch is the 39004th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yauch surname appeared 565 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 Yauch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yauch 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 Yauch

The surname Yauch is believed to have Germanic origins, specifically from regions in Germany. The name likely originated in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th centuries, a time when hereditary surnames were becoming more common. The name Yauch may be derived from the Middle High German word "jauch," which could translate to "yelp" or "yell," suggesting a possible characteristic of early bearers of the name or a profession that required loud calling, such as a town crier or herald.

Early records of the surname Yauch appear sporadically in historical texts. One of the earliest mentions can be found in the German regions of Bavaria and Swabia, areas known for their extensive historical documentation. Manuscripts from the 14th century, such as tax records and property rolls, occasionally list individuals with the surname Yauch or its variations, indicating the name's presence in those localities.

In the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Yauch appears more consistently in civil registers, parish records, and legal documents. One notable bearer during this time was Hans Yauch, a landowner recorded in Bavarian tax rolls from 1532. His holdings and transactions provide insight into the socioeconomic status of individuals with this surname during the Renaissance period.

The surname Yauch also intersected with significant historical events and migrations. By the 17th century, some bearers of the Yauch name are documented among the German-speaking settlers who migrated to Eastern Europe, particularly to regions that are now part of modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic. Among these was Andreas Yauch, born in 1664 and known for his advocacy of Protestantism during the period of religious turmoil following the Thirty Years War.

Another notable figure is Johann Yauch, born in 1723 and a soldier in the Prussian army under Frederick the Great. His military service during the Silesian Wars reflects the involvement of bearers of the Yauch surname in significant historical conflicts and their contribution to the military history of Germany.

The name Yauch continued to be prominent into the 19th century, with Franz Yauch, born in 1817, who became a well-regarded craftsman in Stuttgart. His works in metal forging were highly esteemed and contributed to the architectural heritage of the region.

A prominent figure in more recent historical context is Adam Yauch, born in 1964, an American musician who is famous as a founding member of the Beastie Boys. His career and contributions to music brought the Yauch surname into the global limelight, illustrating how the name has traversed continents and centuries, leaving its mark in various fields of achievement.

Throughout its history, the surname Yauch has endured and evolved, maintaining its presence from medieval Germany to modern times. The bearers of this name have engaged in military, religious, artisan, and cultural spheres, weaving the Yauch name into the fabric of historical narrative across many generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yauch

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

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

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