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

Youakim, 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 Youakim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youakim in America

Youakim is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youakim surname appeared 102 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 Youakim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youakim 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 Youakim

The surname Youakim has its origins in the Middle East, primarily within the Levantine region, which includes modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. It is an Arabic surname that can be traced back to at least the medieval era. The name Youakim is derived from the Arabic and Hebrew names Yehoyaqim or Jehoiakim, which mean "raised by God" or "God will establish." These origins suggest a strong religious significance, as names were often chosen for their meanings and connections to divine favor during these times.

Historical references to the surname Youakim are not as widely documented as some European surnames, but it appears in various Middle Eastern records and religious texts. For example, Yehoyaqim was a king of Judah mentioned in the Bible, ruling from 609 to 598 BCE. This biblical connection might explain the surname's persistence and significance in the Levantine region. As people adopted fixed surnames, initially during the medieval period, religious figures and names became common sources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of a person with the surname Youakim in historical records appears in the 16th century. A notable individual was Youakim Idrisi, an Ottoman-era scholar and scribe who lived and worked in the late 1500s. His contributions to Islamic scholarship are noted in manuscripts preserved in Istanbul.

Another early figure was Ibrahim Youakim, born in 1735 in Aleppo, Syria. A merchant by trade, Ibrahim played a significant role in the economic interactions between the Ottoman Empire and European nations, particularly in the Levantine silk trade, and passed away in 1802.

In the 19th century, Bishop Youakim Haddad of Beirut is a notable figure. Born in 1829, Bishop Haddad was a cleric in the Maronite Church and was known for his efforts to promote education and social welfare within his community. His death in 1892 was mourned by many in the region.

During the early 20th century, the name appeared with Mikhael Youakim, an influential political activist and founder of several nationalist movements in Lebanon. Born in 1895, he was instrumental in advocating for Lebanese independence from French colonial rule. His political activities and writings made him a prominent figure until his death in 1943.

A more recent historical figure is Elias Youakim, an archaeologist born in 1938 in Damascus, Syria. Elias contributed significantly to the study of Levantine archaeology and authored several well-regarded publications on ancient Middle Eastern civilizations. His work during the mid-to-late 20th century received international recognition, and he continued his research until his passing in 2005.

The surname Youakim has therefore traversed various aspects of Levantine society, from religious significance to political activism and scholarly pursuits. It carries a rich history tied to the region's cultural and historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youakim

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

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

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