About Vanier
The surname Vanier is of French origin and is derived from the word "vannier," meaning "basket maker" or "wicker worker." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the craft of making baskets or other woven goods. The name Vanier signifies the ancestral occupation and reflects the family's historical connection to this trade.
The surname Vanier is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vanier 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 Vanier is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Vanier in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vanier using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.