How common is the last name Yap in the United States? Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Yap has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Yap ranked 8424th in terms of common surnames in the US, but by 2010, it had risen to 7261st place, indicating a 13.81% increase in rank.

Yap is a last name commonly found in United States among its Chinese community. It is the transliteration of a Chinese surname meaning: to be in harmony, leaf, page, lobe, (historical) period, classifier for small boats.

What does the name Yap mean? The Yap surname was originally a nickname surname for a clever or cunning person. It is derived from the Middle English word "yap," meaning devious, and the Old English "geap," meaning "open" or "wide."

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yap census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

The last name Yap is primarily of Chinese origin, originating from the Fujian province in China. It is commonly found among Chinese communities across Asia, including in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other Southeast Asian countries.

Yap is the 3,252 nd most numerous family name worldwide, held by approximately 1 in 42,038 people. It occurs predominantly in Asia, where 90 percent of Yap live; 84 percent live in Southeast Asia and 55 percent live in Malayo-Arabic Southeast Asia. It is also the 56,272 nd most prevalent forename throughout the world, borne by 11,351 people.

Origin Ye means "leaf" in modern Chinese, but the name arose as a clan name referring to the city of Ye in the State of Chu during the Spring and Autumn Period of ancient China. The city gave its name to the present-day Ye County in Henan Province.

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The surname Yap is of Chinese origin and is commonly found among the Hokkien-speaking Chinese community. It is derived from the Chinese character "葉" (yè), meaning "leaf" or "foliage." The surname Yap is often associated with qualities such as vitality, growth, and prosperity, symbolizing the flourishing nature of leaves.