Yost

Patronymic

Meaning

Derived from the given name Jost or Joost, a Germanic personal name.

Etymology

The surname comes from the Germanic personal name Jost (also Joost), which is a shortened form of Jodocus or Judocus. This patronymic form developed in German-speaking regions and was brought to America by German and Swiss immigrants.

About the Yost Surname

A surname associated with German and Swiss immigration to colonial America, particularly among Anabaptist communities. The name reflects the patronymic naming traditions of Germanic-speaking regions.

Distribution

Primarily found in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and other Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states, with concentrations in Mennonite communities.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation; primarily genealogical records

People with the Yost Surname

Fielding Yost

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