Youk

Youk Meaning & Origin

About Youk
The surname Youk is of Korean origin and is derived from the Korean word "yuk," which means "six." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is believed to have originated from a clan or family that was associated with the number six in some way. The exact reason behind this association is unclear, but it could be related to the clan's ancestral lineage, geographic location, or historical events.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Youk: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 K
🌐 IPA
/youk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Youk in Braille

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

The name Youk in braille

How to sign the name Youk using Sign Language

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

The name Youk in sign language

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