Yeaw

Yeaw Meaning & Origin

About Yeaw
The surname Yeaw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "ge," meaning "yea" or "yes," and "awe," meaning "awe" or "fear." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their awe-inspiring or fearsome presence. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Yeaw can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yeaw: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1
🌐 IPA
/yeaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', 'AF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yeaw in Braille

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

The name Yeaw in braille

How to sign the name Yeaw using Sign Language

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

The name Yeaw in sign language

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