About Java
The surname Java is of Javanese origin and is derived from the name of the Indonesian island of Java. It is believed to have originated as a geographical or locational surname, indicating that the bearer or their ancestors hailed from the island of Java. The name Java is derived from the Sanskrit word "yava," meaning barley, which was an important crop in the region. The surname Java is predominantly found among people of Javanese descent and is often associated with Indonesian culture and heritage.
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The surname Java is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Java 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 Java is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Java in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Java using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.