Vocal

Vocal Meaning & Origin

About Vocal
The surname Vocal is derived from the Latin word "vocalis," meaning "vocal" or "related to the voice." It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone with a strong or distinctive voice. Alternatively, it could have been given to individuals involved in vocal performances or occupations related to singing or public speaking. The surname Vocal signifies a connection to the vocal abilities or profession of an ancestor.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vocal: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V OW1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈvoʊkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vocal in Braille

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

The name Vocal in braille

How to sign the name Vocal using Sign Language

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

The name Vocal in sign language

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