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

Yegge, 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 Yegge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yegge in America

Yegge is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yegge surname appeared 248 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 Yegge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yegge 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 Yegge

The surname Yegge likely originated in medieval Europe, with its etymological roots possibly tracing back to regions in Germany or Scandinavia. The name Yegge may derive from older Germanic words, such as "Jäger," which means "hunter" in German. This derivation could suggest an occupational origin associated with hunting or forest work. Alternatively, the name might find roots in variations of Old Norse, considering the movement of Norse tribes, where similar-sounding elements were part of personal names.

Historical references to the surname Yegge are scarce, but some records suggest early appearances in European manuscripts during the medieval period. Although these documents are not as renowned as the Domesday Book, local texts from areas such as the Rhineland or Danish regions might have contained variations of this surname. For instance, in the 13th century, records from Hamburg and Lübeck show variations like "Jegger" or "Jaeger."

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Yegge can be traced back to a Hans Yegge, born in 1483 in the region of Lower Saxony, Germany. Hans Yegge was documented as a landowner and actively involved in local merchant guilds, reflecting the socio-economic status of many families with this surname during those times.

In the 16th century, another notable figure was Anna Yegge, who lived from 1542 to 1598. She garnered attention in her hometown near Bremen, Germany, for her involvement in community services and philanthropy, establishing early charitable efforts that were formally recognized by local authorities.

The 17th century saw the migration of Dieter Yegge, born in 1620, to the burgeoning towns along the Baltic coast, where he became known as a master craftsman, particularly in woodworking and shipbuilding. His contributions provided notable improvements in ship design that aided trade routes between Germany and Scandinavia.

As centuries moved on, the 19th century introduced Adalbert Yegge, born in 1822, a physician known for his work in public health in the industrial regions of North Rhine-Westphalia. His pioneering methods in treating industrial diseases gained him recognition, and several medical journals cited his findings.

The beginning of the 20th century highlighted the career of Ingrid Yegge, born in 1881, who became a celebrated concert pianist in Vienna and across Europe. Her interpretations of classical compositions brought her fame, and she remains a respected figure in the annals of classical music history.

These historical notes illustrate the surname Yegge's journey through Europe, embodying varied socio-economic backgrounds and contributions in different fields from landownership, craftsmanship, medicine, and the arts. The evolution of the name through its spellings and forms reflects the cultural and linguistic shifts that have occurred over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yegge

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

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

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