Vandal

Vandal Meaning & Origin

About Vandal
The surname Vandal is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old High German word "wandal," meaning "wanderer" or "vagabond." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was a traveler or a person who led a nomadic lifestyle. Over time, the surname Vandal may have been adopted by individuals who were associated with the Vandals, an ancient Germanic tribe known for their migrations and conquests in Europe during the late Roman Empire.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vandal: 734
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FNTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
VA
πŸ”Š Soundex
V05304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 N D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈvΓ¦ndΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vandal in Braille

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

The name Vandal in braille

How to sign the name Vandal using Sign Language

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

The name Vandal in sign language

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