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

Yoos, 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 Yoos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yoos in America

Yoos is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yoos surname appeared 367 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 Yoos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yoos 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 Yoos

The surname Yoos is of European origin, specifically from the Germanic regions. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the early 14th century. It is believed that the name originated in the areas of present-day Germany, possibly tied to the regions known as Bavaria and Swabia. The name Yoos is thought to have derived from the Germanic given name Jodocus, which itself is derived from the Latinized form of the Breton name Iodoc, meaning "lord."

In historical records, the surname Yoos appears in various forms due to variations in spelling over the centuries. Early forms include Joss, Joos, and Jos. One of the earliest recorded mentions of a similar name is in the Annals of Fulda, which documented notable events and individuals in the region during the 9th century. Later, in the 14th century, records from the Hanseatic League, a commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northwestern and Central Europe, mention a merchant named Dietrich Joos from Lübeck, active around 1370.

Another significant reference appears in the 15th-century tax records from the city of Augsburg, where a Johannes Joos is listed. He is noted as a burgher and wine merchant in 1448. This indicates the surname was already well-established in the region by then and was associated with individuals involved in trade and commerce.

By the 16th century, the name had variants appearing in church and civic registers. For example, in 1532, a Hans Yoos is noted in records from the town of Nuremberg as a master blacksmith. His work and craftsmanship earned him a reputable status in the local community. In subsequent centuries, the surname continued to evolve, appearing in various forms across different Germanic-speaking regions.

In the early 18th century, records from the Palatinate region mention a Peter Yoos, born in 1706, who was among the German immigrants to America seeking new opportunities. He settled in Pennsylvania, where his descendants continued to use variations of the name. Another notable individual is Friedrich Yoos, born in 1798 in Baden-Württemberg, who became a well-regarded scholar and teacher in Heidelberg.

One of the most recent historical figures with this surname is Karl Yoos, born in 1835 in Hanover, who contributed significantly to the field of mechanical engineering. His innovations and patents in the mid to late 19th century left a lasting impact on industrial practices in Germany.

Overall, the surname Yoos has a rich historical background, with its origins deeply rooted in the Germanic regions of Europe. It has been associated with various professions and notable individuals throughout history, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bore the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yoos

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

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

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