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

Yulo, 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 Yulo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yulo in America

Yulo is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yulo surname appeared 228 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 Yulo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yulo 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 Yulo

The surname Yulo has origins that are less frequently documented, but its roots can be traced back to several possible cultures and regions. Historical evidence suggests that the name may have originated from the Philippines, likely during the Spanish colonial period, which began in the 16th century. The name Yulo primarily appears in regions influenced by Spanish culture and language, but could also have indigenous connotations from pre-colonial Philippines.

The name Yulo is potentially derived from Spanish or Latin roots, possibly influenced by surnames or words such as Hulo, which suggested land or location markers. The transition to 'Y' might have been a localized phonetic adaptation. There are no direct old variants recorded, but the influence of Spanish orthography undoubtedly shaped its spelling and pronunciation. Variations and similar spellings, like Yulo, can be linked to local adaptations of European names during the colonial era when many indigenous names were either replaced or morphed to fit the colonial languages.

Historical references to the surname Yulo appear more prominently during the 18th and 19th centuries. One of the earliest notable Yulo figures in documented history is Jose Mariano Yulo, a landowner during the Spanish occupation of the Philippines. References to the surname can also be found in local Philippine records and archives from that period, often associated with land deeds and local governance.

Among the significant historical figures with this surname is Justice Victorino Mapa Yulo, born in 1859 and died in 1927. He was an influential figure who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Another prominent Yulo was Don Jose Yulo, a key political figure who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1939 to 1941 and again from 1946 to 1949. He was born in 1894 and passed away in 1976.

Francisco Yulo was another significant figure, an early 20th-century businessman born in 1886 and died in 1970. He established significant industrial operations in the Philippines and was a leading figure in sugar industry developments. His family became well-known in various economic sectors, contributing to the modernization of Philippine agriculture and industry.

The Yulo surname gained further acclaim with the association of Carlos Yulo, a contemporary gymnast who achieved international attention by winning the gold medal at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Although this reference is more modern, Carlos Yulo carry's the family name which continues its legacy stemming from historical roots.

Thus, the surname Yulo, though not extensively recorded in early European manuscripts, holds significant historical presence in the Philippines. It represents a blending of colonial influence and indigenous heritage, evidencing its evolution through notable figures and historical contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yulo

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

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

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