VAUGHN
Vaughn
Vaughn is a British surname of Welsh origin, derived from the Welsh personal name "Fychan," meaning "small" or "junior." The name likely originated as a nickname given to the younger of two bearers of the same name within a family.
The surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Vaughan, Vaugan, and Vahan. It is most commonly found in Wales and the Welsh border regions, but has also spread to other parts of Britain and the world through migration and emigration.
Notable bearers of the Vaughn surname include actors Vince Vaughn and Robert Vaughn, as well as musician Sarah Vaughan.
The Vaughn surname has a rich history and heritage, with many individuals proud to bear this name and represent the Welsh and British culture it embodies.
There are approximately 230 people named Vaughn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Vaughn.
Surname type: Nickname
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Gregory
- Ian
- James
- Jonathan
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Charlotte
- Emily
- Georgina
- Helen
- Jessica
- Joanne
- Laura
- Lea
- Leona
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Rachael
- Tara