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

Youngclaus, 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 Youngclaus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Youngclaus in America

Youngclaus is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Youngclaus surname appeared 165 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 Youngclaus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Youngclaus 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 Youngclaus

The surname Youngclaus has its origins in Germany, emerging in the northern regions during the medieval period. Linguistically, it derives from the amalgamation of two elements: “Jung,” meaning young, and “Klaus,” a short form of the given name Nikolaus or Nicholas. The name Nikolaus itself has Greek origins, meaning "victory of the people," indicating that Youngclaus may have originally been used to denote "the young descendant of Claus (Nicholas)."

Historical references to the surname Youngclaus can be traced back to the early 15th century in German records and manuscripts. One of the earliest documented instances is in the 1423 register from the Hanseatic League's Lübeck archives, where a merchant named Heinrich Youngclaus is mentioned. This period was significant in fostering trade across northern Europe, which possibly facilitated the spread of the surname.

As we move into the 16th century, the name appears in various parish records. For instance, the baptismal record from St. Peter’s Church in Hamburg in 1558 mentions a Wilhelm Youngclaus. Another notable appearance is found in the 1621 municipal ledger of Bremen, recognizing a burgher and tradesman named Johan Youngclaus, who was active in the local guilds.

The Youngclaus family also left its mark in the academic realm. Jakob Youngclaus, born in 1674 and died 1732, was a prominent theologian and professor at the University of Halle. His works on Lutheran dogmatics were widely referenced and added scholarly prestige to the name.

During the 18th century, migration patterns saw many bearers of the name Youngclaus move from Europe to the Americas. One such individual was Friedrich Youngclaus, born in 1760, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1795. He became a pioneering farmer and was instrumental in establishing local German-speaking communities in the region.

In the late 19th century, an industrial shift saw another notable figure, Martin Youngclaus, born in 1835 and died in 1902, emerge as a significant industrialist in the Ruhr Valley. His contributions to the early steel industry and innovative engineering practices were recognized at the time, marking the surname’s association with progress and industrialization.

Throughout history, the surname Youngclaus has been associated with trade, academia, migration, and industrial advancement, reflecting a rich tapestry of human endeavor and movement across centuries. The various individuals bearing this surname have contributed in diverse ways to the cultural and economic landscapes of their respective eras and locales.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Youngclaus

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

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

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