Yoakam

Yoakam Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Yoakam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Yoakam: 439
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,160
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKM
🗽 NYSIIS
YAN
🔊 Soundex
Y0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y OW1 K AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˈjoʊkəm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yoakam in Braille

Here's how to represent Yoakam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Yoakam in braille

How to sign the name Yoakam using Sign Language

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.

The name Yoakam in sign language

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