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

Youkers, 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 Youkers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youkers in America

Youkers is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youkers surname appeared 104 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 Youkers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youkers 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 Youkers

The surname Youkers likely has its origins in Northern Europe, with a particular concentration in the Low Countries, now comprising parts of modern-day Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The name is believed to have originated in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th centuries. The precise etymological roots are somewhat obscure, but it is thought to derive from the Middle Dutch word "jucher" or "juckere," which referred to an agricultural laborer or possibly someone who owned a small parcel of land.

Earliest documented references to the name exist in local records and parish registers from the region. A noteworthy appearance is in a 15th-century tax roll from Antwerp, where a certain Pieter Jucker is listed as a landholder. This suggests that the bearers of the name were involved in agrarian activities, which was common for many surnames originating in feudal Europe.

As the name evolved and migrated, it acquired various spellings. In the 16th century, records from the city of Utrecht show a family by the name of Juckers, who were noted as merchants. This variation, along with Joukers and Yuckers, demonstrates the phonetic fluidity common in pre-standardized spelling eras.

Notable individuals with this surname have made their mark in various historical contexts. One such individual is Jan Youkers, born in 1623 in Leiden, who became known for his works as a cartographer and contributed significantly to mapping the coastal areas of the Low Countries. Another was Brigitte Yuckers, born in 1745 in Ghent, who played a crucial role in the local textile trade and was an early businesswoman in an industry dominated by men.

In the 18th century, one finds the mention of a Lucas Youkers, who served in the army of William of Orange and was later recognized for his participation in the Battle of Boyne in 1690. Historical military records memorialize him as a dedicated soldier whose lineage continued to influence the community thereafter.

By the 19th century, the name Youkers had crossed the Atlantic, largely due to emigration. Heinrich Youkers, born in 1798 in the Netherlands, settled in the American state of Pennsylvania in the early 1800s. He worked as a blacksmith and became a prominent member of the local Dutch-American community, contributing to both its economic and cultural life.

The surname's variations and its journey from medieval Europe to the New World showcase a rich tapestry of social and occupational history, reflecting the migration patterns and socio-economic conditions of the times. While not widely prevalent, Youkers remains a surname that carries within it centuries of history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youkers

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

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

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