About Yerkes
The surname Yerkes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name Eoforwic, which means "boar settlement." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname for someone who lived in or near a place named Eoforwic. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, eventually becoming Yerkes.
The surname Yerkes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yerkes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Yerkes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yerkes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.