About Vernon
The surname Vernon is of English and French origin. It is derived from the place name Vernon, which is a town in Normandy, France. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaulish word "ver(n)" meaning "alder tree" or "alder grove." Over time, the surname Vernon became associated with individuals who hailed from the town of Vernon or had connections to it. Today, it is a relatively common surname found primarily in English-speaking countries.
The surname Vernon is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vernon 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 Vernon in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vernon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.