Yousif

Yousif Meaning & Origin

About Yousif
The surname Yousif is of Arabic origin and is derived from the given name Yousif, which is the Arabic form of the name Joseph. It is a common surname among Arabic-speaking populations and is often associated with individuals who have a lineage or ancestry tracing back to the biblical figure Joseph. The name Yousif carries connotations of honor, righteousness, and leadership, reflecting the positive qualities associated with the biblical character.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yousif: 4,130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8010
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASF
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AW1 S IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/ˈjusɪf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yousif in Braille

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

The name Yousif in braille

How to sign the name Yousif using Sign Language

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

The name Yousif in sign language

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