Yargeau

Yargeau Meaning & Origin

About Yargeau
The surname Yargeau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "jargeau," which refers to a type of fish trap used in rivers. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or used these fish traps. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Yargeau can be found primarily in French-speaking regions, particularly in France and Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yargeau: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yargeau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARJ
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 R JH OW0
🌐 IPA
/yargeau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARJ', 'ARK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yargeau in Braille

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

The name Yargeau in braille

How to sign the name Yargeau using Sign Language

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

The name Yargeau in sign language

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