Viel

Viel Meaning & Origin

About Viel
The surname Viel is of French origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old French word "viel" meaning "old," suggesting that it was originally a nickname for an elderly person. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Vial, which is derived from the Old French word "vial" meaning "vial" or "flask," possibly indicating an occupation related to the making or selling of such containers. The exact meaning of the surname Viel may vary depending on the specific family history and regional variations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Viel: 804
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/vil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Viel in Braille

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

The name Viel in braille

How to sign the name Viel using Sign Language

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

The name Viel in sign language

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