Yousef

Yousef Meaning & Origin

About Yousef
The surname Yousef is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name "Yusuf," which means "God increases" or "God will add." It is a common surname among Muslims and is often associated with the biblical figure Joseph, who is revered in both Christianity and Islam. The name Yousef signifies a belief in divine providence and the hope for blessings and abundance from God.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yousef: 2,305
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASF
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 S EH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈjusɛf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yousef in Braille

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

The name Yousef in braille

How to sign the name Yousef using Sign Language

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

The name Yousef in sign language

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