Yens

Yens Meaning & Origin

About Yens
The surname Yens is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "Yan," which means "swallow." In Chinese culture, the swallow is considered a symbol of good luck and happiness. Therefore, the surname Yens is likely to have been given to individuals or families who were associated with or admired the qualities represented by the swallow, such as gracefulness, beauty, and good fortune.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yens: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EH1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/yens*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yens in Braille

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

The name Yens in braille

How to sign the name Yens using Sign Language

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

The name Yens in sign language

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