Yelle

Yelle Meaning & Origin

About Yelle
The surname Yelle is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "iel" or "yel," meaning "hail." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a striking or forceful personality, similar to the powerful nature of hail. The name Yelle may have been given to individuals who exhibited qualities associated with hail, such as being strong-willed, energetic, or even having a quick temper. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yelle: 1,148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,421
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/jɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yelle in Braille

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

The name Yelle in braille

How to sign the name Yelle using Sign Language

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

The name Yelle in sign language

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