About Yoho
The surname Yoho is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "joh," meaning "yew tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a yew tree or a habitational name for someone from a place named after the yew tree. The yew tree was highly valued in ancient times for its wood, which was used to make longbows, and it also had symbolic significance in Germanic mythology.
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The surname Yoho is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yoho 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 Yoho in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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