About Vails
The surname Vails is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fægeles," meaning "bird." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a bird or had bird-like characteristics. Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved to Vails.
The surname Vails is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vails 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 Vails is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Vails in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vails using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.