Explore the Family Name Yockel
The meaning of Yockel
Americanized form of German Jockel, a Bavarian pet form of Jakob.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yockel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yockel has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Yockel ranked 69,636th among all surnames, but by 2010 it dropped to 79,075th, marking a 13.55% decline in rank. The count of people with the Yockel surname also decreased from 263 in 2000 to 241 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 of the population fell by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #79,075 | -13.55% |
| Count | 263 | 241 | -8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yockel
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Yockel surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.1% of individuals with the Yockel surname identified as White, and this proportion slightly increased to 98.76% by 2010. Additionally, in 2000, 1.9% of Yockels reported belonging to two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the Yockel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 98.76% | 0.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |