Yoakum

Yoakum Meaning & Origin

About Yoakum
The surname Yoakum is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "geocum," meaning "a yoke." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used yokes for oxen. The name Yoakum may have been given to individuals who were skilled in working with yokes or had a strong association with the agricultural industry. Over time, the surname Yoakum has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yoakum: 2,395
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,856
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.81

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yoakum 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 Yoakum in Braille

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

The name Yoakum in braille

How to sign the name Yoakum using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Yoakum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yoakum in sign language

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