Yonan

Yonan Meaning & Origin

About Yonan
The surname Yonan is of Assyrian origin and is derived from the Aramaic personal name "Yonan" or "Yonah," meaning "dove." It is a biblical name associated with the prophet Jonah, known for being swallowed by a whale. The surname Yonan is commonly found among Assyrian communities and individuals of Assyrian descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yonan: 760
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,665
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANN
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y OW1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈjoʊnən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yonan in Braille

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

The name Yonan in braille

How to sign the name Yonan using Sign Language

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

The name Yonan in sign language

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