Yarn

Yarn Meaning & Origin

About Yarn
The surname Yarn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "gearn," meaning "yarn" or "thread." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or sold yarn. The name Yarn may have been given to individuals involved in the textile industry, such as spinners, weavers, or merchants. Over time, this occupational name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yarn: 396
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,383
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARN
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y065
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 R N
🌐 IPA
/jɑrn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yarn in Braille

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

The name Yarn in braille

How to sign the name Yarn using Sign Language

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

The name Yarn in sign language

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