About Vavasseur
The surname Vavasseur is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "vavasour," meaning a feudal landowner or a minor noble. It was a title given to those who held land directly from a higher-ranking lord. The name Vavasseur likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a vavasour or as a nickname for someone who displayed the characteristics associated with the title, such as being of noble descent or having a proud and authoritative demeanor.
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The surname Vavasseur is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vavasseur based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Vavasseur in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vavasseur using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.