Yancey

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YAN-see'YAN-see'2 syllables

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MEANING

Yancey is often considered a surname and sometimes a given name without a specific meaning.

ORIGIN

American

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from the Dutch name 'Janssen', meaning 'son of Jan'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Yancey can be found in both first and last name formats, often associated with Southern American culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Primarily seen as a family name in the United States, particularly in the Southern states.

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