About Yonis
The surname Yonis is of Somali origin and is derived from the given name "Yonis" or "Yunis," which is the Somali form of the name "Jonah." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor or a father. The name Yonis is often associated with the Islamic faith and has a symbolic meaning related to the biblical figure Jonah, who is known for his repentance and redemption.
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The surname Yonis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yonis 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 Yonis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Yonis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yonis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.