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

Yuncker, 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 Yuncker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yuncker in America

Yuncker is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yuncker surname appeared 177 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 Yuncker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yuncker 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 Yuncker

The surname Yuncker finds its origins in Germany, particularly during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Middle High German word "Juncherre," which is a diminutive form of "Junker," meaning "young nobleman" or "young lord." This term was typically used to refer to members of the lesser nobility or gentry who served as knights or landholders.

The earliest known instances of the surname Yuncker can be traced back to regions such as Saxony, Bavaria, and Swabia, which were significant centers of medieval knightly culture. The name itself evolved over centuries, with variations in spelling including Jungker, Junker, Juncker, and Juncherre, reflecting the linguistic changes and regional dialects within Germany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yuncker appears in the medieval manuscripts from Saxony during the 12th century. A notable occurrence is in the feudal records of Bavaria around the year 1230, where a "Johann Yuncker" is mentioned as a landholder. This individual is one of the earliest examples of the surname in written historical records.

A significant historical reference to the surname Yuncker can be found in the chronicle of the Imperial Free City of Nuremberg during the 14th century. A nobleman by the name of "Wilhelm Yuncker," born around 1310 and died in 1375, held a prominent position within the city's knightly order. His contributions to the city's defenses and his role in various local feuds are well-documented.

During the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), a soldier named "Franz von Yuncker," born in 1595, emerged as a notable figure. He served as a captain in the Imperial Army and was recognized for his bravery in several key battles. Franz von Yuncker's military exploits were recorded in various war chronicles of the time, adding further prominence to the surname.

In the 18th century, the Yuncker family name continued to be associated with nobility and landownership. "Baron Heinrich Yuncker," born 1720 and died 1792, was a distinguished member of the Prussian aristocracy. He played a significant role in the agricultural and economic development of his estates in Brandenburg.

The 19th and early 20th centuries saw the spread of the Yuncker surname beyond Germany, with individuals emigrating to the Americas and other parts of Europe. "Friedrich Yuncker," born in 1833 and died in 1908, was a well-known botanist who contributed extensively to the scientific study of North American flora. His works are still referenced in botanical literature today.

Throughout history, the surname Yuncker has maintained its association with nobility, military service, and scholarly contributions, making it a name of historical significance in German-speaking regions and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yuncker

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

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

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