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

Yolles, 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 Yolles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yolles in America

Yolles is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yolles surname appeared 123 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 Yolles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yolles 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 Yolles

The surname Yolles is believed to have origins dating back to Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, specifically in Poland and Russia. The earliest recorded mentions of this name can be traced back to the late 17th and early 18th centuries. It is a surname that potentially derived from a nickname, pet name, or derivative of a given name. Some researchers suggest a connection to the Yiddish or Hebrew name Yehuda or Yoel, reflecting the variations in transliteration commonly seen among Jewish surnames during that time period.

One of the oldest references to the surname is found in Polish tax records from the 1700s, where it appears as a variation of Yolles or Joles. This suggests that families with this surname were settled in Poland and were recorded for taxation purposes, indicating their presence and establishment in the region.

In the 19th century, migration surged due to the changing political climates and social upheavals. Records from ship manifests and immigration documents show individuals with the surname Yolles arriving in the United States, Canada, and other parts of Europe. One notable individual, Chaim Yolles, born in 1857 in Poland, emigrated to America where he and his descendants became part of the prosperous Jewish communities.

During the early 20th century, the surname appeared in various professional and communal records. Dr. David Yolles, born in 1888 in Poland and later became a prominent New York-based physician and author, contributing significantly to medical literature. His work and legacy reflect the transition and influence of the Yolles family into the Western academic and professional realms.

Further historical notables include Sophie Yolles, a social activist and philanthropist in early 20th-century Canada who worked extensively within Jewish communities in Toronto. Her efforts during the 1920s and 30s earned her recognition and respect within philanthropic circles, showcasing the surname's involvement in social reform and community building.

In Europe, during World War II, Michał Yolles, an artist born in 1915 in Poland, played a crucial role in documenting the war through his art. His work, some of which is preserved in museums, provides a poignant pictorial history of the time and highlights how the Yolles family name continued to be associated with cultural significance and historical documentation.

The surname Yolles has thus woven itself into various facets of history, global migration, and cultural contribution. Whether through academia, art, or philanthropy, individuals bearing this surname have impacted their societies well beyond their initial country of origin. Their stories and recorded histories serve as a testament to the diverse paths and legacies that surnames can encapsulate over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yolles

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

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

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