Vachell Surname
Approximately 12 people bear this surname
Vachell Surname Definition:
From the Dutch, Wachtell; a personal name.
Vachell Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 11 | 1:5,065,278 | 148,650 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 33 | 1:738,648 | 34,140 |
| Wales | 13 | 1:120,647 | 5,000 |
Vachell (14) may also be a first name.
Vachell Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
From the Dutch, Wachtell; a personal name.
The ancient family of the Vachells, of Colley and Warfield, is now but scantily represented; during the 17th century the Vachells were important citizens of Reading (A. and Co.).
Vachell Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Vachell Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Vachell is found in England more than any other country/territory. It can also be found as:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Vachell? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 5,587,209th most frequent family name worldwide. It is borne by around 1 in 607,295,493 people. This surname is mostly found in Europe, where 92 percent of Vachell live; 92 percent live in Northern Europe and 92 percent live in British Isles. It is also the 3,024,661st most numerous given name worldwide, held by 14 people.
The surname Vachell is most frequently occurring in England, where it is carried by 11 people, or 1 in 5,065,278. In England it is primarily concentrated in: Berkshire, where 36 percent live, Buckinghamshire, where 36 percent live and Surrey, where 9 percent live. Excluding England this surname exists in one country. It is also found in Canada, where 8 percent live.
Vachell Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Vachell has changed through the years. In England the number of people carrying the Vachell surname decreased 67 percent between 1881 and 2014.
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