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

Yoch, 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 Yoch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yoch in America

Yoch is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yoch surname appeared 187 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 Yoch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yoch 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 Yoch

The surname Yoch originates from Germany, likely during the medieval period. The name is traced to regions within the Rhineland-Palatinate area, a region known for its historic towns and villages. The surname is thought to derive from a Germanic root related to “Joachim” or “Johannes,” which means "Yahweh establishes" or "Yahweh is gracious," respectively. These roots were commonly used as given names in medieval German-speaking regions, later evolving into various surnames.

Early forms of the name often appeared in written documents with slight variations in spelling due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling in medieval German. These could include Joch, Jokh, or even Yochm. Historical references to the surname occasionally appear in German church records and property registries from the 15th and 16th centuries, although these references are often sporadic and require careful interpretation.

One of the earlist recorded individuals with the surname Yoch was Hans Yoch, a farmer documented in municipal tax records in the Rheinland region, circa 1542. Hans is noted for being a respected community member, which is signified by repeated mentions in local council meeting minutes.

Johann Yoch, born in 1598 in the town of Mainz, is another notable individual bearing the surname. He is credited with being a prominent merchant whose trade routes extended as far as the Low Countries. Historical records suggest his successful trading ventures significantly influenced the local economy until his death in 1654.

During the 18th century, the name Yoch appears in American immigrant records as several individuals bearing the surname emigrated to the New World seeking better opportunities. George Yoch, born in 1712 in Koblenz and dying in 1787 in Pennsylvania, is an example. George Yoch was instrumental in establishing one of the earliest German settlements in Pennsylvania and became a notable figure within his community.

In the 19th century, notable mentions of the Yoch surname can be found in military records. Wilhelm Yoch, born in 1803 and perished in 1856, served as an officer in the Prussian Army and participated in several key military campaigns of the period. His tactical acumen earned him recognition and several military honors.

Another important figure is Friedrich Yoch, who was born in 1860 and passed away in 1925. Friedrich Yoch became a distinguished physician in Bavaria, contributing significantly to the medical community and authoring several important medical texts still referenced into the early 20th century.

Overall, the surname Yoch is deeply entrenched in German history, its bearers often playing significant roles within their local communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yoch

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

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

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