Yako
Yako Meaning & Origin
About Yako
The surname Yako is of Japanese origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Japanese words "ya," meaning "arrow," and "ko," meaning "child." In this context, Yako could be a surname given to someone associated with archery or someone who had a skill or connection to arrows. Another possible meaning is that Yako is a variant of the surname Yaku, which is derived from the Japanese word "yaku," meaning "role" or "duty." This interpretation suggests that Yako could be a surname given to someone who had a specific role or duty within their community or profession.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Yako is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Yako: 376
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 54752
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.13
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yako 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 Yako is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Yako in Braille
Here's how to represent Yako in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Yako using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Yako using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
