About Yap
The surname Yap is of Chinese origin and is commonly found among the Hokkien-speaking Chinese community. It is derived from the Chinese character "葉" (yè), meaning "leaf" or "foliage." The surname Yap is often associated with qualities such as vitality, growth, and prosperity, symbolizing the flourishing nature of leaves.
The surname Yap is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yap 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 Yap is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Yap in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yap using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.