Vermilion

Vermilion Meaning & Origin

About Vermilion
The surname Vermilion is derived from the Old French word "vermeillon," meaning "bright red." It is a descriptive surname given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The name Vermilion is often associated with vitality, passion, and intensity, reflecting the vibrant color it represents.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vermilion: 264
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73464
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRMLN
🗽 NYSIIS
VANA
🔊 Soundex
V0650405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V ER0 M IH1 L Y AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/vərˈmɪljən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRMLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V654

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vermilion in Braille

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

The name Vermilion in braille

How to sign the name Vermilion using Sign Language

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

The name Vermilion in sign language

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