About Vanis
The surname Vanis is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "vanis," meaning "empty" or "vain." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Vanis. The name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as being empty-headed, frivolous, or lacking substance. Alternatively, it could have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their vanity or self-importance.
The surname Vanis is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vanis 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 Vanis is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Vanis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vanis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.