Yauk

Yauk Meaning & Origin

About Yauk
The surname Yauk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "joc," meaning "yoke." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used yokes for oxen. The name Yauk may have been given to individuals who were skilled in the craft of yoke-making or who worked as teamsters, harness makers, or carters. Over time, the surname Yauk has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yauk: 172
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,156
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AO1 K
🌐 IPA
/yauk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yauk in Braille

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

The name Yauk in braille

How to sign the name Yauk using Sign Language

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

The name Yauk in sign language

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