Yan

Yan Meaning & Origin

About Yan
The surname Yan has multiple origins and meanings depending on the cultural context. In Chinese, Yan is a common surname that can have various meanings, including "swallow" or "mist." It is also a surname in other cultures, such as Russian and Ukrainian, where it is derived from the given name Ivan. The meaning of the surname Yan ultimately depends on the specific cultural and linguistic background of the individual or family carrying the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Yan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Yan: 11,354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,182
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.85

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yan 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 Yan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/jĂŚn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yan in Braille

Here's how to represent Yan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Yan in braille

How to sign the name Yan using Sign Language

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

The name Yan in sign language

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