About Yonkman
The surname Yonkman is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Jan, which is the Dutch form of John. The suffix "-man" indicates that the name refers to a man named Jan. Therefore, Yonkman can be understood to mean "son of Jan" or "descendant of Jan." It is a patronymic surname, commonly used in Dutch-speaking regions to denote lineage or family ties.
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The surname Yonkman is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yonkman 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 Yonkman in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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