Vanier

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French Vanier.

Proper noun

Vanier (plural Vaniers)

1. A surname from French.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Vanier is the 39659^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 554 individuals. Vanier is most common among White (86.64%) individuals.

Further reading

• Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Vanier”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 3, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN.

French

Alternative forms

• Vanir, Vaner, Levanier, Le Vanier, le Vanier
• Vannir, Vanner, Levannier, Le Vannier, le Vannier (basketmaker)

Etymology

• From Old French vanier (“winnower”).
• From French vannier (“basketweaver”).

Proper noun

Vanier ?

1. a surname, Vanier, originating as an occupation

Descendants

• → English: Vanier