Vavasor Surname
Approximately 8 people bear this surname
Vavasor Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from an official title. 'the Vavasseur' (which see), seemingly an early modification.
Nicholas Vausour, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
1743. Married — Henry Vawser and Ann Bui I: n: St. George's Chapel, Mayfair.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 8 | 1:6,964,757 | 184,742 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 19 | 1:1,282,914 | 46,315 |
Vavasor Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from an official title. 'the Vavasseur' (which see), seemingly an early modification.
Nicholas Vausour, 1379: Poll Tax of Yorkshire.
1743. Married — Henry Vawser and Ann Bui I: n: St. George's Chapel, Mayfair.
1749. — James Vassar and Ann Johnson: St. George, Hanover Square.
VASSYR: A shortened form of Vavasour (an under vassal having other vassals under him). John Vazour was a member of the Guild of Ayr, c. 1431 (Coll. AGAA., I, p. 228). Robert Vassyr in Edinburgh, 1482 (CDE., 52).
From the French, Vavasseur, Le Vavasseur; a personal name.
Vavasor Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Vavasor Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Vavasor is found in England more than any other country/territory. It can occur as:. Click here to see other possible spellings of Vavasor.
How Common Is The Last Name Vavasor? popularity and diffusion
The last name Vavasor is the 6,723,624th most common family name throughout the world. It is borne by around 1 in 910,943,240 people. This surname is predominantly found in Europe, where 100 percent of Vavasor are found; 100 percent are found in Northern Europe and 100 percent are found in British Isles.
The last name Vavasor is most numerous in England, where it is held by 8 people, or 1 in 6,964,757. In England it is most prevalent in: Devon, where 100 percent are found.
Vavasor Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The occurrence of Vavasor has changed through the years. In England the number of people carrying the Vavasor surname decreased 58 percent between 1881 and 2014.
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