Vasey

Vasey Meaning & Origin

About Vasey
The surname Vasey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Vase" or "Vaise," which itself originated from the Germanic name "Wazo." The name is believed to have been introduced to England by the Normans after the 1066 Norman Conquest. Over time, the surname Vasey evolved and became a hereditary surname. It is primarily found in the northern regions of England and Scotland. The meaning of the surname Vasey is uncertain, but it is thought to have originated as a nickname for someone with a lively or energetic personality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vasey: 1,007
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,747
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vasey 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
FS
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvæsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vasey in Braille

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

The name Vasey in braille

How to sign the name Vasey using Sign Language

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

The name Vasey in sign language

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