Vigil

Vigil Meaning & Origin

About Vigil
The surname Vigil is of Spanish origin and is derived from the Latin word "vigilare," meaning "to watch" or "to be awake." It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was vigilant or watchful. It may have been given to individuals who were known for their alertness or who had a role as a night watchman or guard. The surname Vigil is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries and has variations such as Vigila and Vigile.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vigil: 29,382
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,205
  • Frequency per 100k people: 9.96

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FJL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V IH1 JH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɪʤəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FJL', 'FKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vigil in Braille

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

The name Vigil in braille

How to sign the name Vigil using Sign Language

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

The name Vigil in sign language

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