About Vain
The surname Vain is of Finnish origin and is derived from the Finnish word "vaino," meaning "persecution" or "oppression." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had experienced persecution or had been involved in acts of oppression. The surname Vain may also have been given to individuals who were seen as victims of persecution or oppression.
The surname Vain is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vain 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 Vain is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Vain in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vain using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.