Englishman
Derived from a Dutch surname, likely 'Jansen' or 'Janzoon', meaning 'son of Jan'. In the American colonies, it became a nickname for 'Yankee' or 'Englishman' used by Dutch settlers. It evolved into a rare first name with a distinctively Southern or Western American feel.
Less common today
Yancy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,920 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for 'Witchblade'
American mixed martial artist
The father of protagonist Philip J. Fry · Futurama
Former NFL wide receiver
A character in the light novel series · The Familiar of Zero
