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

Yoquelet, 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 Yoquelet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yoquelet in America

Yoquelet is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yoquelet surname appeared 122 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 Yoquelet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yoquelet 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 Yoquelet

The surname Yoquelet is relatively rare and appears to have its origins in France. The earliest roots can be traced back to the medieval period, where the name is believed to derive from a diminutive form or variation of the Old French name "Joquelin" or "Jocelin," which itself comes from the Germanic name "Gautzelin." The name "Gautzelin" is composed of the elements "Gaut," referring to a tribe known as the Gauts, and the diminutive suffix "elin."

Yoquelet is predominantly linked to the regions around Normandy and Brittany, where Old French was widely spoken. These areas were rich in culture and dialects, leading to the evolution and variation of many surnames. The name could also have encountered influence or slight adaptations as it moved through different locales or under local dialects.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Yoquelet in historical records dates back to the 16th century in Northern France. A notable bearer of the name was Jehan Yoquelet, born in 1545, who lived in the region of Normandy. He appears in local parish records as being involved in the fishing trade, which was a prominent occupation in the coastal regions of France during that time.

Further historical references include a Pierre Yoquelet, born in 1620, who is recorded as a landowner in Brittany. His name appears in territorial dispute documents, highlighting the minor nobility status often held by those with territorial stakes. Such records often provide glimpses of medieval life and the familial legacies that carry surnames through generations.

Another influential individual bearing the surname was Marguerite Yoquelet, born in 1710. Marguerite's marriage record from 1735, discovered in the town of Rouen, indicates her involvement in small-scale trade and her family's gradual urbanization during a period of significant socio-economic change.

The surname appears again in the late 18th century with Jacques Yoquelet, a soldier born in 1767, who fought during the French Revolutionary Wars. Numerous military service documents reference his participation, providing an insight into the turbulent periods that shaped France and the impact on family lineages.

In the early 19th century, records from the French overseas territories introduce the name through Jean-Baptiste Yoquelet, born in 1803, who emigrated to the French colony of Saint-Domingue, now Haiti. These moves reflect broader historical migration patterns as families sought new opportunities abroad.

The surname Yoquelet, thus, encapsulates a rich tapestry of historical shifts, regional influences, and individual stories that offer a window into the medieval and early modern history of France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yoquelet

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

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

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