About Yoakam
The surname Yoakam is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "jocham," meaning "yoke." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used yokes for oxen. The name may have also been given to someone who had a strong or sturdy build, symbolizing the strength of an ox yoke. Over time, the surname Yoakam has evolved and been anglicized in various spellings, such as Yocum or Yokum.
The surname Yoakam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yoakam 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 Yoakam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yoakam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.