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

Youker, 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 Youker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youker in America

Youker is the 45653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youker surname appeared 468 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 Youker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youker 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 Youker

The surname YOUKER finds its origins in Germany, specifically from the region known now as Lower Saxony. Tracing back to the 16th century, the name appears in various manuscripts including church records and local rosters. It is believed the name derives from the Middle Low German term "Jukers," which means "young" or "youth." Another possible origin is the German term "Jauche," meaning meadow or pasture, often referring to someone who lived near a meadow.

In historical references, the spelling of the surname varied over the centuries. Early records from the 1600s in German parish registers often list the name as "Jauker" or "Juker." It wasn't until the migration of families to North America in the 18th century that the Anglicized version "Youker" became more standardized.

The earliest recorded appearance of the name in the Americas dates to the 1730s, when Johann YOUKER arrived in Pennsylvania. He was a notable settler who contributed significantly to his community, and his family records can be found in the town archives of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Another early mention comes from the 1750 census of New York, which lists a Frederick YOUKER as a farmer in the Mohawk Valley, contributing to the agricultural development of the region.

In the early 19th century, Peter YOUKER, born in 1792 and died in 1864, became a prominent figure in upstate New York. He was a leading merchant, and his business dealings are well-documented in the local papers of the time. His family continued to play a significant role in the local commerce, further solidifying the YOUKER name in that area.

Another notable person bearing the surname was Henry YOUKER, born in 1825 and a mill owner in Ontario, Canada. Henry's establishment of one of the first grist mills in the region was pivotal to the local economy, and his contributions are still remembered in historical accounts of the area's development.

In the 20th century, the name became associated with artistic endeavors thanks to Jacob YOUKER, born in 1889. Jacob was a celebrated painter whose works were exhibited in numerous galleries across the United States. His impact on the art world brought a different kind of recognition to the YOUKER surname.

The varied spelling and regional distribution of the surname across Germany, the United States, and Canada underscore its rich and diverse history. Whether through agriculture, commerce, or the arts, the YOUKER family has left a lasting legacy in multiple areas of society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youker

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

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

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