Vassel

Vassel Meaning & Origin

About Vassel
The surname Vassel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "vassal," meaning a tenant or servant. It was originally used as a term to describe a person who held land from a feudal lord in exchange for loyalty and military service. Over time, the surname Vassel became associated with individuals who held a vassal status or were descendants of vassals. Today, it is a relatively rare surname found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vassel: 512
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vassel 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
FSL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈvæsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vassel in Braille

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

The name Vassel in braille

How to sign the name Vassel using Sign Language

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

The name Vassel in sign language

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