Yglesias

Yglesias Meaning & Origin

About Yglesias
The surname Yglesias is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin name "Aegidius," meaning "shield-bearer" or "protector." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Yglesias. The name Yglesias is relatively common in Spain and Latin America, and it signifies a family's connection to a person who was known for their protective or defensive qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yglesias: 700
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,792
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AKLSS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
YA
πŸ”Š Soundex
Y240202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
IY0 G L EY1 S IY0 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/iˈgleΙͺsiΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AKLSS', 'AKLXS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yglesias in Braille

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

The name Yglesias in braille

How to sign the name Yglesias using Sign Language

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

The name Yglesias in sign language

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