About Voas
The surname Voas is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "vois" or "voisin," meaning "neighbor" or "someone who lives nearby." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a good neighbor or lived in close proximity to others. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a caretaker or overseer of a property or community. Overall, the surname Voas signifies a sense of community and connection to one's neighbors.
The surname Voas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Voas 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 Voas is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Voas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Voas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.