Surname Overview
Surname and Pronunciation
Ya is a rare surname, pronounced Yā.
丫 Surname
Population reference (not a current census): 737Historical Records
Documentary Attestation
The New Compilation of One Thousand Surnames includes the Ya surname but does not detail its origin.
Migration and Distribution
Recorded Location
The Ya surname is found in Wujin, Jiangsu.
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