Vanier

Vanier Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vanier: 554
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,659
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FN
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE0 N IY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/væˈniər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FN', 'FNR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V560

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vanier in Braille

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

The name Vanier in braille

How to sign the name Vanier using Sign Language

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.

The name Vanier in sign language

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