Varnes

Varnes Meaning & Origin

About Varnes
The surname Varnes is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "varn," meaning "protection" or "defense." It is believed to have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone who was involved in providing protection or defense, such as a guard or a soldier. Over time, the surname Varnes has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Varnes: 995
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Varnes 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 Varnes is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V06502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AA1 R N Z
🌐 IPA
/vɑrnz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Varnes in Braille

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

The name Varnes in braille

How to sign the name Varnes using Sign Language

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

The name Varnes in sign language

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