There are
2013
Younkers in the USA
Younker is the
14755th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Younker

BrianYounker

Brian Younker is a contemporary American artist and art educator who is best known for his sculptures and mixed media works.

LorenYounker

Loren Younker is an American composer, conductor, and music educator, specializing in wind ensemble and symphonic band music.

MattYounker

Matt Younker is an American sailor and adventurer who holds multiple world records for sailing, including a solo circumnavigation of the Americas.

LesYounker

Les Younker is a former professional ice hockey player who played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Detroit Red Wings and Calgary Flames.

DarisYounker

Daris Younker is an American politician who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 3B.

RonYounker

Ron Younker is an American stuntman and actor known for his work in action films, including 'Die Hard' and 'Lethal Weapon.'

StefanYounker

Stefan Younker is a Canadian figure skater who competed in men's singles at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

LyleYounker

Lyle Younker is an Australian rugby league player who played as a forward for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League (NRL).

CoreyYounker

Corey Younker is an American football coach who currently serves as the offensive coordinator for the University of Missouri football team.

SteveYounker

Steve Younker is an American screenwriter and television producer known for his work on popular TV shows, including 'Friends' and 'The Simpsons.'

Younker Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Younker' is of German origin. It is derived from the German word 'jünger,' meaning 'young' or 'junior,' and was often used as a nickname for a young person or the son of someone with the same name.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Younker' is less common and has a more localized distribution. It is primarily found in the United States, especially in states with a significant German-American population, such as Pennsylvania and Ohio.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Younker' include 'Yunker,' 'Jünger,' 'Younkers,' and 'Younge.'
Migration and ImmigrationMany people with the surname 'Younker' can trace their ancestry back to German immigrants who settled in the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries.