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

Yocom, 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 Yocom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yocom in America

Yocom is the 17142nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yocom surname appeared 1,653 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Yocom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yocom 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 Yocom

The surname Yocom has its origins in Northern Europe, specifically in England. The earliest roots of the name can be traced back to the period of the Anglo-Saxons, around the 8th to 11th centuries. The surname is believed to have derivative influences from Old English and Old Norse languages, which were prevalent in that era. Similar to various other surnames of English origin, Yocom might stem from geographical or locational names, possibly derived from settlements or natural features.

The surname Yocom is thought to be an anglicized form of the Norse name "Jakim," which morphed through phonetic changes over the centuries. Historically, the name Yocom does not appear in prominent English records like the Domesday Book of 1086, which suggests that it may have been less common or adopted more widely in later medieval periods. However, the name begins to show in parish records and property documents by the 14th and 15th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname appears in the 1480s, in Yorkshire parish records, with references to a John Yocom, a yeoman who owned a modest plot of land. The evolution of the surname Yocom continued through the centuries, with variations such as Yacome and Yockham appearing in different regions as spelling was not standardized.

During the colonial period, the name Yocom made its way to America, with several bearers of the surname migrating in the early 18th century. Among them was Peter Yocom, born in 1715, who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1733. His descendants played notable roles in early American communities and further spread the surname across the continent.

In the 19th century, notable individuals with the surname included Thomas Yocom (1802-1867), who served as a judge in Missouri, contributing to the state's legal history. Another significant figure was Mary Yocom (1859-1928), who became renowned within her community in Ohio for her contributions to education and social welfare.

The Yocom surname also appears in military records. For example, David Yocom (1842-1915) served as a Union soldier during the American Civil War, achieving recognition for his bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg.

Prominent in the academic field, Dr. Henry Yocom (1875-1942) was a respected physician and researcher, providing valuable contributions to medical advancements during his tenure at Johns Hopkins University.

The surname Yocom spans centuries of history and has roots in both Europe and America, with bearers contributing to various fields such as law, military service, medicine, and community service, thus carving a unique identity over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yocom

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

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

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