About Vivian
The surname Vivian is of English and Welsh origin. It is derived from the personal name Vivian, which itself comes from the Latin name Vivianus, meaning "alive" or "lively." The name was introduced to England by the Normans and was later adopted by the Welsh. As a surname, Vivian is associated with qualities such as vitality, liveliness, and a zest for life.
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The surname Vivian is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vivian based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Vivian in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vivian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.