Vaine

Vaine Meaning & Origin

About Vaine
The surname Vaine is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "vain," meaning "empty" or "vain." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being empty-headed, conceited, or lacking substance. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed these characteristics or as a form of gentle mockery. Over time, the surname Vaine has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Vaine is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Vaine: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vaine 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 Vaine is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FN
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/vaine*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vaine in Braille

Here's how to represent Vaine in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Vaine in braille

How to sign the name Vaine using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Vaine using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Vaine in sign language

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