Yin

Yin Meaning & Origin

About Yin
The surname Yin is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common interpretation is that it represents the concept of "silver" or "silver-colored." Additionally, Yin can also refer to the Yin and Yang philosophy, symbolizing the complementary and interconnected forces in the universe. The surname Yin is relatively common in China and is associated with various historical figures and notable individuals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yin: 6,548
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,324
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/jɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yin in Braille

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

The name Yin in braille

How to sign the name Yin using Sign Language

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

The name Yin in sign language

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