Explore the Family Name Yochem
The meaning of Yochem
Americanized form of German Jochem.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yochem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Yochem has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yochem was ranked 74,398 in popularity, with a count of 242 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 80,419 and the count dropped slightly to 236. This represents an 8.09% decrease in rank and a 2.48% reduction in count. The proportion of individuals with the Yochem surname per 100k also decreased by 11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #80,419 | -8.09% |
| Count | 242 | 236 | -2.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yochem
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Yochem identified as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.76% of Yochems were white, and this percentage increased slightly to 99.15% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.76% | 99.15% | 0.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |