Volney

Volney Meaning & Origin

About Volney
The surname Volney is of French origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Volney" or "Voulney." It is believed to have originated from the Germanic name "Fulco" or "Folkwin," which means "people's friend" or "beloved by the people." Over time, the name Volney evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations, signifying a connection to an ancestor who was known for being friendly or beloved by the people.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Volney: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLN
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V0450
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V OW1 L N IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvoʊlni/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Volney in Braille

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

The name Volney in braille

How to sign the name Volney using Sign Language

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

The name Volney in sign language

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