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

Yeakle, 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 Yeakle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yeakle in America

Yeakle is the 45740th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yeakle surname appeared 467 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 Yeakle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yeakle 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 Yeakle

The surname Yeakle is of German origin, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the regions that now comprise modern-day Germany, particularly in areas where the Germanic tribes settled and developed distinct cultural and linguistic patterns. The name likely derives from the German personal name Jäckel or Jäckl, which itself is a diminutive form of the given name Jakob (Jacob in English), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." This diminutive form was commonly used in various German dialects.

The earliest documented instances of the surname can be traced back to various historical German records. For instance, the name Jäckel appears in medieval manuscripts and church registries. Over time, different spellings and variations of the name occurred as it was transcribed from spoken dialects into written form. Some of these early spellings include Jaeckel, Jaekle, and Jeckel.

Among the most notable early examples of the surname is Johann Jäckel, a landholder and merchant mentioned in a 1589 registry in Baden-Württemberg. He was involved in trade and property transactions, marking the family’s establishment within the community. Another significant figure was Heinrich Jaeckel, recorded in 1643 as a burgher and member of the council in the city of Augsburg. His involvement in municipal governance highlights the family's growing prominence during the time.

In the 18th century, the name underwent further transformations, particularly as some bearers of the name emigrated to the United States. For instance, Johann George Yeakle (born 1726, died 1788) immigrated to Pennsylvania in the mid-18th century. Upon arriving in America, his name and those of his descendants were often Anglicized to Yeakle. Johann George became a farmer and established a lineage in the New World, with records of land purchases and family events appearing in local administrative documents.

The tradition of the name transitioning across languages and cultures continued with Michael Yeakle (born 1765, died 1833), a descendent of Johann George, who played a vital role in the community of Germantown, Pennsylvania. Michael worked as a miller and a community leader, with records of his contributions appearing in township minutes and other historical records.

Another significant individual was Samuel Yeakle (born 1801, died 1874), who served as a notable farmer and supplier during the American Civil War. His meticulous accounts and transactions can be found in wartime procurement records, illustrating the continued influence of the Yeakle lineage through the generations.

Throughout its history, the surname Yeakle has seen various adaptations due to migration and cultural integration. The family name, rooted in German origins, carries a legacy of adaptation, settlement, and community involvement, with several key figures contributing to its historical narrative. Today, it continues to be a testament to the enduring legacy of those who bore it in earlier centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yeakle

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

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

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