Yonge

Yonge Meaning & Origin

About Yonge
The surname Yonge is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "geong," meaning young. It was originally used as a nickname for a young person or someone with youthful characteristics. Over time, it evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Yonge can be found worldwide, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yonge: 267
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 72,771
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANJ
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AA1 N JH
🌐 IPA
/yonge*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANJ', 'ANK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yonge in Braille

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

The name Yonge in braille

How to sign the name Yonge using Sign Language

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

The name Yonge in sign language

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