Yokel

Yokel Meaning & Origin

About Yokel
The surname Yokel is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "yokel," which referred to a person who lived in a rural area and worked as a farmer or laborer. It is a nickname surname that was likely given to someone who was perceived as being unsophisticated or simple-minded. The name Yokel signifies a connection to rural life and agricultural work, reflecting the social and occupational status of the individuals who originally bore this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yokel: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yokel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Yokel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKL
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y OW1 K EH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈjoʊkɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yokel in Braille

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

The name Yokel in braille

How to sign the name Yokel using Sign Language

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

The name Yokel in sign language

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