About Yim
The surname Yim is of Chinese origin and is derived from the Cantonese romanization of the Chinese character 严 (Yán). It is a relatively common surname in China and is also found among Chinese communities around the world. The meaning of the surname Yim can vary depending on the specific Chinese character used, but it is often associated with traits such as strictness, severity, or seriousness.
The surname Yim is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yim 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 Yim is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Yim in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yim using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.