About Yale
The surname Yale is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gegyl," meaning "barrier" or "fence." It was likely a topographic name given to someone who lived near or worked with fences or barriers. The name may also have been a nickname for someone who was perceived as being stubborn or obstinate. Overall, the surname Yale is associated with a geographical or occupational origin, referring to someone connected to fences or barriers in some way.
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The surname Yale is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yale 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 Yale is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Yale in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yale using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.