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Yom Name Meaning

Korean (Yŏm): there is only one Yŏm clan. It was originally known as the Yŏm family from Tanwŏn County (Kyŏnggi Province) but the name of this county was changed to P’aju County. The Yŏm family was very influential throughout the Koryŏ Kingdom until Yŏm Hŭng-bang a powerful court official was executed for treason by the Koryŏ King U (1374–87). The clan never recovered its former glory. Compare Yeom and Yum Chinese: variant of Yum Cambodian: written យ៉ុម unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yon, You, Som, Yoh, Yum, Rom, Om, Dom, Tom, Yam

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You can see how Yom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yom families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Yom families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yom's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Yom families in 1880.
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In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yom. 100% of Yom men worked as a Laborer. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Yom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yom in 1982 was 46, and 59 in 2003.

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