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

Yokom, 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 Yokom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yokom in America

Yokom is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yokom surname appeared 304 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 Yokom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yokom 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 Yokom

The surname Yokom appears to have origins in Eastern Europe, possibly from the Slavic region, around the 16th century. The name could be derived from a combination of local words or something descriptive in an old Slavic dialect. Given the phonetic similarity and regional linguistic patterns, it might have roots in words meaning "good," "honorable," or "strong."

One of the earliest references to the name Yokom can be traced back to old church records in Poland, where a family bearing this surname was noted in the 1600s. Many Eastern European surnames evolved during this time due to feudal dependency, migration, and cultural integration, making the exact derivation more complex.

The name appears in various forms in historical documents. For example, in 1648, a certain Ivan Yokom is mentioned in a tax record from the Kraków district. These documents underline the steady presence of the surname in that region. In the latter part of the 17th century, records from Belarus also list a family named Yokom living near what is now Minsk, suggesting minor migration patterns.

Throughout the 18th century, the name appeared in different spellings such as Iokam or Jokom, often due to transliteration inconsistencies when records were kept by priests or local officials unfamiliar with the family's native tongue. An example of this is Mikhail Iokam, born in 1735, a small landholder listed in Lithuanian archives.

In the 19th century, the surname Yokom surfaced in the United States, likely brought by immigrants arriving through ports such as New York or Baltimore. Notable individuals bearing the surname during this period include Samuel Yokom, born in 1818, who settled in Ohio and became known for his contributions to early American railway development.

In 1923, Anna Yokom, born in 1885, gained prominence in the fields of social activism and education in New York. Her work contributed significantly to the immigrant communities, earning her a place in local history records.

Andrew Yokom, a person of note in the early 20th century, born in 1902, became a figure in the American agricultural scene. His innovations in farming techniques were documented in agricultural journals and county reports throughout the Midwest.

The surname Yokom continues to be an integral part of historical records, spanning centuries and reflecting migration, cultural integration, and societal contributions. While its earliest origins remain a blend of speculative linguistics and sparse records, the name's enduring presence underscores its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yokom

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

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

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