VEST
Vest
Vest is a surname of English origin, commonly found in the United Kingdom. The name is believed to have been derived from the Old Norse word "vestri," meaning west, and may have originally been used to denote someone who lived to the west of a particular village or landmark.
The Vest surname has been recorded in various parts of the UK, with notable concentrations in regions such as Yorkshire, Staffordshire, and Devon. Over time, variations in spelling have emerged, including Veste, Vestt, and West, reflecting the evolution of the name across different historical periods and regions.
Individuals bearing the surname Vest have contributed to diverse fields such as academia, the arts, and business. The name’s presence in British society underscores its enduring legacy and the varied accomplishments of its bearers.
In contemporary Britain, the surname Vest continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its place within the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 278 people named Vest in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Vest.
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
- Alan
- Christian
- David
- Gary
- Ian
- John
- Martyn
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Robert
- Thomas
- Ulrich
- William
Female
- Ann
- Anne
- Barbara
- Irene
- Joanne
- Katherine
- Kathryn
- Margaret
- Monika
- Norma
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Fest
- Feist
- Feste
- Fiest
- Feest
- Feast
- Festa
- Festo
- Fast
- Fiesta
- Vasta
- Feisst
- Festes
- Festi
- Vesa
- Vesta
- Veste
- Vesti
- Vesto
- Facet
- Facett
- Facitt
- Faissat
- Fasade
- Fasida
- Fassati
- Fassett
- Faucet
- Faucett
- Faucit
- Faucitt
- Fauset
- Fausett
- Fausitt
- Fausset
- Faussett
- Faust
- Fausto
- Fawcet
- Fawcett
- Fawcette
- Fawcit
- Fawcitt
- Fawset
- Fawsett
- Fawsitt
- Fawssett
- Fecitt
- Feseto
- Feust
- Fewcett
- Fiset
- Fist
- Foist
- Foost
- Foset
- Fossat
- Fossati
- Fosset
- Fossett
- Fossit
- Fossitt
- Fost
- Fosta
- Foste
- Foussat
- Fousset
- Foust
- Fowcett
- Fucito
- Fuest
- Fust
- Fuste
- Vaast
- Vaisset
- Vassatti
- Vast
- Vasty
- Veissid
- Vess
- Vestal
- Vestel
- Vester
- Vestey
- Vestin
- Vestri
- Vestry
- Vesty
- Vicedo
- Viscido
- Viscito
- Vista
- Viste
- Visto
- Vizuete
- Vost
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.