Yancey

Yancey Meaning & Origin

About Yancey
The name "Yancey" is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Janse," which is a variant of "John." It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Janse." The name "Yancey" is often associated with individuals who are independent, ambitious, and have strong leadership qualities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yancey are male.

Yancey Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AE1 N S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈjænsi/
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('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yancey in Braille

Here's how to represent Yancey in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Yancey in braille

How to Spell the Name Yancey in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Yancey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yancey in sign language

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