Explore the Family Name Yokel
The meaning of Yokel
Altered form of German Jockel or Jöckl, from a pet form of the personal name Jakob, German form of Jacob.
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How common is the last name Yokel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Yokel experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 73,005th position—a decrease of approximately 8.78%. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased during this period, from 275 to 266, representing a reduction of 3.27%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by about 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #73,005 | -8.78% |
| Count | 275 | 266 | -3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yokel
Regarding the ethnic identity of those carrying the Yokel surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White with this surname dropped slightly from 98.18% to 97.37%, a change of -0.83%. There were no reported cases of individuals with the Yokel surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 97.37% | -0.83% |
| 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% |