Summary

Surname VEST is of English origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name 'West'. VEST is usually a topographic name for someone who lived to the west of a main settlement, or for someone who came from the west. It can also be an occupational name for a fur trader or a person who made and sold vests.
There are
11405
Vests in the USA
Vest is the
3164th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Vest

JimVest

Jim Vest is a country music songwriter and musician known for his work with country singer George Jones.

LydaKrewson

Lyda Krewson is an American politician who served as the mayor of St. Louis, Missouri from 2017 to 2021.

WilliamVestey

Sir William Vestey was a British businessman and the chairman of the Vestey Group, a global food processing and distribution company.

GraceVestey

Grace Vestey, Baroness Vestey, is a British philanthropist and businesswoman. She is married to Samuel Vestey, 3rd Baron Vestey.

SamuelVestey

Samuel Vestey, 3rd Baron Vestey, was a British aristocrat, businessman, and former Master of the Horse.

CortlandtVestal

Cortlandt Vestal was an American diplomat and ambassador who served as the United States Ambassador to Norway from 1953 to 1957.

EverardoVillaseñor

Everardo Villaseñor Vest was a Mexican painter and muralist known for his works depicting indigenous Mexican culture.

WilliamRobert

William Robert Vest was a United States Army officer who served as a major in the American Civil War.

JohnnyVest

Johnny Vest is a former professional football player who played as a wide receiver in the National Football League.

WesVest

Wes Vest is a radio broadcaster and host of the popular morning show 'The Wes Vest Morning Show' on an FM radio station.

Vest Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Vest' is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word 'vest' which means 'robe' or 'garment.' It is likely an occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold clothing.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Vest' is found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, and Denmark.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Vest' include 'West', 'Vester', 'Vesterstrom', 'Vesterlund', 'Vesterbak', 'Vesterinen', 'Vesterholt', 'Vesterberg', 'Vesterby', and 'Vesterinen'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Vest.'