Explore the Family Name Yokem
The meaning of Yokem
Variant of Yoakum, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Yokem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Yokem saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 114,166th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 123,064th, representing a 7.79% decline. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased over this decade; there were 142 people with the name Yokem in 2000 and only 140 in 2010, marking a 1.41% decline. However, the proportion per 100k individuals remained consistent at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #123,064 | -7.79% |
| Count | 142 | 140 | -1.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Yokem
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity of those with the surname Yokem. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname. There was a slight increase in the percentage of white individuals with the surname Yokem, growing from 85.21% in 2000 to 87.14% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of black individuals with this surname declined slightly from 11.97% in 2000 to 11.43% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.21% | 87.14% | 2.26% |
| Black | 11.97% | 11.43% | -4.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |