Visor

Visor Meaning & Origin

About Visor
The surname Visor is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "viser," meaning "to aim" or "to target." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for an archer or a marksman. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled in using a visor, a protective face covering worn by knights and soldiers in medieval times. Over time, the surname Visor has evolved and may also have other possible origins and meanings in different cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Visor: 307
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,721
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FSR
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AY1 Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvaɪzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Visor in Braille

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

The name Visor in braille

How to sign the name Visor using Sign Language

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

The name Visor in sign language

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