About Yokum
The surname Yokum is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Jakob, which is the German form of Jacob. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Jakob. Over time, the name evolved and variations such as Yokum emerged. The surname Yokum is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States, particularly in West Virginia and Kentucky.
The surname Yokum is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yokum 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 Yokum in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yokum using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.