Yergeau

Yergeau Meaning & Origin

About Yergeau
The surname Yergeau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "ergot," meaning "spur" or "cock's spur." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent spur-shaped geographical feature or had a physical characteristic resembling a spur. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Yergeau.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yergeau: 289
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 68,122
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARJ
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y ER1 ZH OW0
🌐 IPA
/yergeau*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARJ', 'ARK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yergeau in Braille

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

The name Yergeau in braille

How to sign the name Yergeau using Sign Language

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

The name Yergeau in sign language

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