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

Yohman, 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 Yohman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yohman in America

Yohman is the 64054th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yohman surname appeared 311 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 Yohman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yohman 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 Yohman

The surname Yohman likely originates from Germany, with traces of its history found around the later medieval period, possibly the 14th or 15th centuries. The name is thought to have regionally emerged from the areas around Bavaria or the Rhineland. The etymology of Yohman suggests it may derive from the Middle High German term "joch," referring to a measure of land or yoke, combined with "mann," meaning man. This would indicate the surname originally described a person who worked with yoked animals or one who held land measured by the yoke.

Early records of the surname Yohman can be sparse, but it may have appeared in local parish registers or town records. One of the earliest known references includes an entry from the late 1500s in a church document in Bavaria. The spelling variations over time could include Johan or Jochmann, pointing to regional dialects influencing its form.

One of the prominent figures bearing the surname Yohman is Hans Yohman, born around 1602 and recorded as a landowner and farmer in the Saxony region. Another significant individual is Andreas Yohman, a cobbler by trade in the early 1700s, whose name appears in merchant guild records in Frankfurt.

A third historical figure, Johann Yohman, was a noted theologian born in 1685 and known for his involvement in religious reformation debates in Stuttgart. His works, published in the early 18th century, often featured his surname, marking a notable contribution to Lutheran theological literature.

Maria Yohman, born in 1751, is another important bearer of the name. She was a midwife whose detailed records from assisting in childbirth in a small town in Bavaria provide valuable insights into 18th-century German rural life and medical practices.

Finally, Friedrich Yohman, an officer in the Prussian army during the Napoleonic Wars, born in 1776, highlights a military connection for the name. His service records from battles fought and correspondence with his superiors offer a glimpse into the usage of the surname within a different societal context.

These individuals across the centuries underscore the diverse roles and regions associated with the surname Yohman, from agricultural origins to religious, commercial, and military significance. Each historical reference helps weave a richer tapestry of the surname's heritage and evolution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yohman

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

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

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