TheNameDBVial
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from Old French 'vial' or 'viole' referring to a stringed musical instrument or a small container.
Etymology
Vial comes from Old French 'vial' or 'viole' referring to a viol or similar musical instrument. It may have originated as an occupational surname for a musician or instrument maker.
About the Vial Surname
A surname derived from a musical instrument, likely indicating an occupational connection to music or instrument making. The name appears in French and English records.
Distribution
Found in France and English-speaking countries, particularly the United States.
Notable Bearers
Limited documented notable bearers