Yarnell

Yarnell Meaning & Origin

About Yarnell
The surname Yarnell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Earngeat" or "Eorngeat," which means "eagle gate." It is believed that the name was originally a nickname given to someone who lived near a prominent gate or entrance, or it could have been a name given to someone with a regal or noble demeanor. Over time, the name evolved into Yarnell, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yarnell: 3,365
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,643
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yarnell 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
ARNL
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y06504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 R N AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈjɑrnəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yarnell in Braille

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

The name Yarnell in braille

How to sign the name Yarnell using Sign Language

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

The name Yarnell in sign language

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