Vanskiver

Vanskiver Meaning & Origin

About Vanskiver
The surname Vanskiver is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "schiver," meaning "archer" or "shooter." It is likely an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who was skilled in archery or involved in the sport of shooting. Over time, the name may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, resulting in the modern form Vanskiver.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vanskiver: 547
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,082
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vanskiver 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
FNSKFR
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0520106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE2 N S K AY1 V ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˌvænˈskaɪvər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNSKFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V521

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vanskiver in Braille

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

The name Vanskiver in braille

How to sign the name Vanskiver using Sign Language

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

The name Vanskiver in sign language

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