About Japhet
The surname Japhet is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical name Japheth, who was one of Noah's sons. The name Japheth means "enlarged" or "may he expand" in Hebrew. As a surname, Japhet is often found among Jewish communities and may signify a family's connection to the biblical figure or their desire for growth and prosperity.
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The surname Japhet is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Japhet based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Japhet is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Japhet in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Japhet using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.