Vestal

Vestal Meaning & Origin

About Vestal
The surname Vestal is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "vestal," meaning "chaste" or "pure." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was known for their virtuous and pure character. The name may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a place associated with the Vestal Virgins, the priestesses of ancient Rome known for their dedication to chastity. Overall, the surname Vestal signifies a person of moral integrity and purity.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vestal: 5,614
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.9

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FSTL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
VA
πŸ”Š Soundex
V02304
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH1 S T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈvΙ›stΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FSTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V234

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vestal in Braille

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

The name Vestal in braille

How to sign the name Vestal using Sign Language

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

The name Vestal in sign language

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