Vieth

Origin and Meaning Vieth is a surname of German origin, which is derived from the personal name "Vito," a Latin name meaning "life".

Distribution The surname Vieth is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, with a small number of bearers across the country. It is more prevalent in Germany, where it is more widely distributed.

Notable Bearers

  • Friedrich August Karl Ferdinand Julius Vieth Von Golßenau: A German chemist and pioneer in the field of organic chemistry.
  • Stefan Vieth: A German footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in the Bundesliga.

Variants Variants of the surname Vieth may include Veth and Veith.

Coat of Arms The Vieth family coat of arms typically features traditional German heraldic elements, such as a shield with symbols denoting strength, honour, or heritage.

There are approximately 17 people named Vieth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Vieth.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Fabian
  • Jesper
  • John
  • Martin
  • Thomas

Female

  • Andrea

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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