What Does the Last Name “Yoder” Mean?

What does the last name "Yoder" mean? Learn about its origins, etymology, and why it's so popular among the Amish & Mennonites.

Do the Amish Marry Their Cousins? (Answer: Sometimes)

Do the Amish marry their cousins? The answer is: Sometimes. Learn more from our blog.

Where did the Amish originate? Learn the geographic location of their origins, along with the timeline that brings us to the present day.

What is an Anabaptist? Learn about their beliefs, origins, and denominations here.

Are the Amish a cult? Learn the criteria and possible answers here.

What are "stereotypical" Amish names, and what does that mean? Learn more here.

Why do some people use the word "schmelly" to refer to a Mennonite? Learn the answer (and more) here.

What happens when an Amish person chooses to leave their church? Learn more here.

What do the Amish do for work? Learn five of their common career paths here.

Do the Amish get vaccinations? The short answer is yes. Learn more here.