Yong

Yong Meaning & Origin

About Yong
The surname Yong is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common interpretation is that it means "forever" or "eternal." It can also signify "brave" or "courageous." The meaning of the surname Yong may vary among different Chinese dialects and regions, but it generally carries positive connotations related to longevity, bravery, or enduring qualities.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yong: 3,123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AO1 NG
🌐 IPA
/jɔŋ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yong in Braille

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

The name Yong in braille

How to sign the name Yong using Sign Language

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

The name Yong in sign language

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