Vesper

Vesper Meaning & Origin

About Vesper
The surname Vesper is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vesper," meaning "evening" or "dusk." It is a topographic or habitational surname given to someone who lived near a place associated with the evening, such as a house or inn where evening prayers were held or a location known for its beautiful sunsets. The name Vesper may also have been given to someone who had a calm or serene disposition, reminiscent of the peacefulness often associated with the evening hours.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vesper: 1,048
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSPR
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V02106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH1 S P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɛspər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vesper in Braille

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

The name Vesper in braille

How to sign the name Vesper using Sign Language

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

The name Vesper in sign language

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