Vigilante

Vigilante Meaning & Origin

About Vigilante
The surname Vigilante is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "vigilante," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being watchful or alert. The name may have been given to individuals who acted as guardians or protectors of their community, displaying a sense of vigilance and dedication to maintaining order and safety.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vigilante: 726
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31790
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FJLNT
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V02040530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V IH2 JH AH0 L AE1 N T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˌvɪʤəˈlænti/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FJLNT', 'FKLNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vigilante in Braille

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

The name Vigilante in braille

How to sign the name Vigilante using Sign Language

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

The name Vigilante in sign language

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