Yob

Yob Meaning & Origin

About Yob
The surname Yob is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "geob," meaning "youth" or "youngster." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was youthful or had a youthful appearance. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yob: 349
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,182
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AP
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 B
🌐 IPA
/yob*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yob in Braille

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

The name Yob in braille

How to sign the name Yob using Sign Language

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

The name Yob in sign language

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