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

Yohe, 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 Yohe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yohe in America

Yohe is the 12900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yohe surname appeared 2,383 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 Yohe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yohe 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 Yohe

The surname YOHE has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Johe," which referred to a meadow or pasture. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with those who worked or lived near such areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the YOHE surname can be found in the records of the city of Cologne, Germany, where a family with the name resided in the late 1500s. This particular branch of the YOHE family was involved in the textile trade, which was a significant industry in the region at the time.

As the YOHE name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Yohe, Yohey, and Yohai. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local record keepers.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Hans YOHE (1621-1698) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker in the town of Nuremberg. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and influential members of society.

During the 18th century, the YOHE name began to appear in records outside of Germany, as families emigrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One such individual was Johann YOHE (1742-1819), who settled in Pennsylvania, USA, and became a respected farmer and landowner.

Another prominent YOHE was Sophia YOHE (1789-1860), a German-born artist who gained acclaim for her intricate landscape paintings. Her works were exhibited in galleries throughout Europe and are now considered valuable pieces of art history.

In the 19th century, a famous YOHE was the explorer and naturalist, Wilhelm YOHE (1821-1892). He embarked on several expeditions to remote regions of Africa and South America, documenting many previously unknown species of plants and animals.

As the YOHE name continued to spread across the globe, it became associated with various professions and achievements, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yohe

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

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

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