Explore the Family Name Yochum
The meaning of Yochum
Americanized form of German Jochum or Jochem. Compare Yocum.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yochum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Yochum' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 18,412 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 18,793 — a 2.07% drop. However, the count of individuals with the Yochum name increased from 1,385 in 2000 to 1,458 in 2010, marking a 5.27% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people marginally decreased by 3.92%, going from 0.51 in 2000 to 0.49 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,412 | #18,793 | -2.07% |
| Count | 1,385 | 1,458 | 5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yochum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts within the Yochum surname bearers. In 2000, 95.88% identified as White, which slightly went down to 93.83% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell to zero by 2010 from 0.58% in 2000. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic category, jumping from 0.87% in 2000 to 2.26% in 2010 — a 159.77% change. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities were not recorded in 2000, but by 2010, they constituted 1.71%. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category experienced a decrease, falling from 1.95% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. No Yochum surname bearers identified as Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 93.83% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.26% | 159.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.95% | 1.37% | -29.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |