Yom

Yom Meaning & Origin

About Yom
The surname Yom is of Korean origin and is derived from the Korean word "yom" meaning "to drink." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is often found among the Korean population. The name Yom may have originated from an ancestor who was known for his drinking habits or may have been given to someone who worked in a tavern or had a connection to the alcohol industry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yom: 444
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,706
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AM
🗽 NYSIIS
YAN
🔊 Soundex
Y050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 M
🌐 IPA
/jɑm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yom in Braille

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

The name Yom in braille

How to sign the name Yom using Sign Language

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

The name Yom in sign language

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