Yao

Yao Meaning & Origin

About Yao
The surname Yao is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific character used to write it. One common meaning is "bright" or "shining," which represents a positive and radiant personality. Another interpretation is "elegant" or "refined," reflecting a sophisticated and graceful nature. The surname Yao is fairly common in China and is associated with various historical figures and notable individuals.

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📏 Surname Length
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🔠 Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yao: 7,192
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,898
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AW1
🌐 IPA
/jaʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yao in Braille

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

The name Yao in braille

How to sign the name Yao using Sign Language

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

The name Yao in sign language

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