Virgin

Virgin Meaning & Origin

About Virgin
The surname Virgin is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "virgin," which referred to a person who was chaste or unmarried. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was known for their purity or innocence. The surname Virgin may have also been given to children born out of wedlock, as a way to distinguish their status. Overall, the surname Virgin is associated with the concept of virginity and its various connotations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Virgin: 2,315
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,203
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.78

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRJN
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V06205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V ER1 JH IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈvərʤɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRJN', 'FRKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Virgin in Braille

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

The name Virgin in braille

How to sign the name Virgin using Sign Language

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

The name Virgin in sign language

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