Yilmaz

Yilmaz Meaning & Origin

About Yilmaz
The surname Yilmaz is of Turkish origin and is derived from the Turkish word "yılmaz," meaning "fearless" or "indomitable." It is a common surname in Turkey and is often used as a given name as well. The name Yilmaz signifies bravery, courage, and strength, reflecting the qualities associated with individuals who bear this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yilmaz: 1,427
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.48

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALMS
🗽 NYSIIS
YANA
🔊 Soundex
Y04502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y IH1 L M AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/yilmaz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yilmaz in Braille

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

The name Yilmaz in braille

How to sign the name Yilmaz using Sign Language

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

The name Yilmaz in sign language

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