Vessel

Vessel Meaning & Origin

About Vessel
The surname Vessel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vessel," meaning "vessel" or "container." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold vessels or containers, such as pots, jugs, or barrels. Over time, the surname Vessel may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a vessel-like physical appearance or had a personality trait associated with being steady or reliable, like a vessel.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vessel: 510
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,511
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɛsəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vessel in Braille

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

The name Vessel in braille

How to sign the name Vessel using Sign Language

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

The name Vessel in sign language

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