Vassar

Vassar Meaning & Origin

About Vassar
The surname Vassar is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "vassal," meaning a tenant or servant. It was originally a status name given to someone who held land from a feudal lord in exchange for military service or other obligations. Over time, the surname Vassar has evolved and is now associated with various individuals and families around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vassar: 3,126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,306
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSR
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvæsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vassar in Braille

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

The name Vassar in braille

How to sign the name Vassar using Sign Language

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

The name Vassar in sign language

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