Yih

Yih Meaning & Origin

About Yih
The surname Yih is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Mandarin word "yi," which means "righteous" or "just." It is a relatively rare surname and is most commonly found among the Chinese diaspora. People with the surname Yih are believed to have ancestors who were known for their moral integrity and adherence to principles of justice and righteousness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yih: 196
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,513
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y IH1
🌐 IPA
/yih*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yih in Braille

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

The name Yih in braille

How to sign the name Yih using Sign Language

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

The name Yih in sign language

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