Vandygriff

Vandygriff Meaning & Origin

About Vandygriff
The surname Vandygriff is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name "Gryphius," which means "griffin" in Latin. The griffin is a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. The name Vandygriff likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed the characteristics associated with the griffin, such as bravery, strength, or nobility. Over time, the name evolved into Vandygriff, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vandygriff: 387
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vandygriff based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNTKRF
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V05302601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 N D IY0 G R IH2 F
🌐 IPA
/vandygriff*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNTKRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vandygriff in Braille

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

The name Vandygriff in braille

How to sign the name Vandygriff using Sign Language

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

The name Vandygriff in sign language

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