Vipond

Vipond is a surname of Norman origin, first found in the region of Normandy in northern France. It is a locational name derived from Vieux-Pont (meaning "old bridge"), the name of various places in Normandy. The surname combines the Old French elements vieux meaning "old" and pont meaning "bridge". After the Norman Conquest of 1066, the name was brought to England, where it became established, particularly in the northern counties and Scotland.

Etymology

The name Vipond originates from the place name Vieux-Pont. The Norman-French pronunciation and spelling gradually evolved, with early variations including Vipont and Vieuxpont (a related surname). The surname may also refer to the medieval family holding lands at Vieux-Pont in Normandy.

Notable Bearers

• Dougie Vipond (born 1966) is a Scottish musician and television presenter, known as the drummer for the band Deacon Blue.
• Pete Vipond (born 1949) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).
• Shaun Vipond (born 1988) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
• Tim Vipond (born 1982) is a Canadian businessperson and founder of the Corporate Finance Institute.
• Jonathan Vipond (born 1945) is an American politician who served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Distribution and Variants

Today, the surname Vipond is most common in the United Kingdom (especially Scotland) and Canada, owing to migration patterns. A related surname is Vieuxpont, which retains a spelling closer to the original Norman. Other variants may include Vipan or Vifond.

• Meaning: "Old bridge" (from Norman French Vieux-Pont)
• Origin: Norman French, locational
• Type: Surname
• Usage: English
• Related: Vieuxpont