Explore the Family Name Yohe
The meaning of Yohe
Americanized form of North German Johe, from a short form of the personal name Johannes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Yohe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yohe has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Yohe ranked 12,317th among all surnames but dipped to 12,900th by 2010, marking a decline of 4.73%. However, the number of individuals bearing the Yohe name saw a modest increase of 2.94%, going from 2,315 people in 2000 to 2,383 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased slightly from 0.86 to 0.81 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,317 | #12,900 | -4.73% |
| Count | 2,315 | 2,383 | 2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.81 | -5.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yohe
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Yohe surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers are of White ethnicity (96.03% in 2000 and 95.22% in 2010). However, there were notable shifts within other ethnic group affiliations between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic representation increased by 47.01%, moving from 1.34% to 1.97%. Similarly, Black representation also grew from 0.35% to 0.50%, marking an increase of 42.86%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw minor changes. Despite these shifts, it's important to note that the absolute numbers might be small given the overall count of people with the Yohe surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 95.22% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.97% | 47.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.09% | 4.81% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.63% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.59% | -9.23% |
| Black | 0.35% | 0.5% | 42.86% |