Yoo

Yoo Meaning & Origin

About Yoo
The surname Yoo is of Korean origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common meaning is "willow," symbolizing flexibility and resilience. Another interpretation is "gentle," representing a calm and kind nature. The surname Yoo is relatively common in Korea and holds significance in Korean culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yoo: 13,225
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,724
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.48

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1
🌐 IPA
/ju/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yoo in Braille

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

The name Yoo in braille

How to sign the name Yoo using Sign Language

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

The name Yoo in sign language

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