Vernon name meaning
148k
in the U.S.
since 1880
17k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Vernon mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from Oman and the United Kingdom agree the name Vernon means "Alder tree".
- A user from Puerto Rico says the name Vernon is of French origin and means "Type of tree".
- According to a user from Turkey, the name Vernon is of Albanian origin and means "Curly".
- A user from Australia says the name Vernon means "Spring like; youthful".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Vernon means "God".
From Transalpine Gaulish uerna (“alder”) (from Proto-Celtic *wernā, from Proto-Indo-European *wern-) + -o, -onis (locative suffix, literally “place of alder trees”).
- A town in Normandy, France.
- A village in Languedoc, France.
- An English habitational surname, originally a Norman baronial name, derived from the town in Normandy.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 19th century and later usage.
- A city in British Columbia, Canada; named for Forbes George Vernon, former MLA for British Columbia.
- A locale in the United States.
- A town in Connecticut; named for George Washington's home, Mount Vernon.
- A city, the county seat of Wilbarger County, Texas; named for Mount Vernon.
- A town in Wisconsin.
- A town and village in New York.
- A town in Vermont; named for Mount Vernon.
- A city, the county seat of Lamar County, Alabama.
- A village in Michigan; named for its township, itself for Mount Vernon.
- A neighborhood of Ottawa, Ontario.
- A city in Florida; named for Mount Vernon.
- A town in Utah; named for early settler Joseph Vernon.
- A city in Los Angeles County, California.
- A village in Illinois; named for railroad official William Vernon.
- A census-designated place in Arizona; named for American educator, minister and bishop William Tecumseh Vernon.
- A census-designated place in Colorado; named for a local minister.
- A neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.
- An unincorporated community in Delaware.
- An unincorporated community in Kansas.
- An unincorporated community in Jasper County, Mississippi.
- An unincorporated community in Madison County, Mississippi.
- An unincorporated community in Winston County, Mississippi.
- An unincorporated community in Oklahoma; named for William Tecumseh Vernon.
- An unincorporated community in West Virginia.
Notable Persons Named Vernon
Notable Persons Named Vernon
David Koresh was a religious leader of branch davidians, branch davidians, and religious leader ofbranch davidians. David was given the name Vernon Wayne Howell on August 17th, 1959 in Houston, Texas, U.S. David is also known as Howell and Vernon Wayne (birth name). He died on April 19th, 1993.
Vernon Wells is an actor. His ongoing career started in 1967. Vernon was given the name Vernon George Wells on December 31st, 1945 in Rushworth, Victoria. Vernon is also known as Vernon G. Wells.
Vernon Davis is a football player. He has had major accomplishments since 2006. Vernon was born on January 31st, 1984 in Washington, D.C.
Vernon Kay is a television presenter, disc jockey, stand-up comedy, dj, and comedian. He has been prominent since 1995. Vernon was given the name Vernon Charles Kay on April 28th, 1974 in Bolton.
Vernon Reid is an alternative metal and funk metal musician. He plays ESP Mirage Series and Parker Guitars. He has been prominent since 1979. Vernon was given the name Vernon Alphonsus Reid on August 22nd, 1958.
Vernon Fiddler is a hockey player for the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League. His most notable accomplishments were from 2001 to present. Vernon was born on May 9th, 1980 in Edmonton.
- Vernon L. SmithEconomist
- Vernon Joseph BakerMilitary Person
- Vernon WellsBaseball Player
- Vernon BogdanorScientist
- Vernon A. WaltersUnited States Ambassador to Germany
- Vernon CoakerFor Gedling
- Vernon DukeSongwriter
- Vernon MacklinBasketball Player
- Vernon DalhartSinging
- Vernon Philander
- Vernon E. ClarkRaytheon
- V. R. PartonTeacher
- Vernon EhlersCongressman
- Vernon TurnerFootball Player
Notable Persons With the Last Name Vernon
Notable Persons With the Last Name Vernon
Justin Vernon is an indie rock, folk music, and baroque pop singer-songwriter and musician. He plays Guitar, Keyboard instrument, Banjo, Bass guitar, Drum kit, Percussion instrument, Piano, and Vocals. He has been prominent since 1998. Justin was given the name Justin DeYarmond Edison Vernon on April 30th, 1981 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States.
His most notable accomplishments were from 1956 to 1956. John was given the name Adolphus Raymondus Vernon Agopsowicz on February 24th, 1932 in Zehner, Saskatchewan. He breathed his last breath on February 1st, 2005.
Conrad Vernon is a director, storyboard artist, writer, voice actor, film director, and voice acting. His ongoing career started in 1991. Conrad was born on July 11th, 1968 in Lubbock, Texas.
Kate Vernon is an actress. Kate was born as the child of John Vernon on April 21st, 1961 in Canada.
Gary Levox is a country music singing and songwriter. He plays Vocals. His ongoing career started in 1997. Gary was given the name Gary Wayne Vernon, Jr. on July 10th, 1970 in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Ursula Vernon is a comics creator.
Common last names for Vernon
Ethnicity Distribution
Ethnicity | Vernon | U.S. | |
---|---|---|---|
█ | White | 76.44% | 64.26% |
█ | African American | 16.87% | 11.96% |
█ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 4.85% |
█ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.51% | 0.69% |
█ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.00% | 1.76% |
█ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.46% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Vernon
People with the last name Vernon are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Vernon
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