Vault

Vault Meaning & Origin

About Vault
The surname Vault is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "fald" or "faldan," meaning "to fold" or "to enclose." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with a fold or enclosure, such as a sheepfold or cattle pen. Over time, the surname Vault may have been adopted by individuals who lived in or were associated with such places, eventually becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vault: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLT
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AO1 L T
🌐 IPA
/vɔlt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vault in Braille

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

The name Vault in braille

How to sign the name Vault using Sign Language

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

The name Vault in sign language

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