There are
2395
Yoakums in the USA
Yoakum is the
12856th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Yoakum

HaroldYoakum

American artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings.

WilliamYoakum

American politician who served as the mayor of Cincinnati from 1908 to 1910.

SarahYoakum

American journalist and author, known for her investigative reporting on environmental issues.

JohnYoakum

American industrialist and philanthropist, founder of Yoakum Railcar Manufacturing Company.

MarthaYoakum

American civil rights activist, known for her work in promoting racial equality during the 1960s.

Yoakum Genealogy

OriginsThe origin of the surname Yoakum is uncertain.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Yoakum is most commonly found in the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname Yoakum include Yokum, Yoakam, Yokam, Yokom, and Yocum.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration related to the surname Yoakum occurred primarily during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many individuals with the surname Yoakum migrated from Europe, particularly Germany and England, to the United States in search of better opportunities and a new life.