Yokem

Yokem Meaning & Origin

About Yokem
The surname Yokem 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, which are wooden beams used to harness animals together for pulling heavy loads. The surname Yokem would have been given to individuals who were skilled in the craft of yoke-making or who worked with yokes in some capacity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yokem: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yokem 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
/yokem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yokem in Braille

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

The name Yokem in braille

How to sign the name Yokem using Sign Language

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

The name Yokem in sign language

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