Vernon

Vernon is a surname of Norman origin, derived from the French town of Vernon in Normandy. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Gallo-Roman personal name Virodunum, meaning “strong fortress”. Notable bearers of the surname include British politician and statesman George Vernon, American author and journalist Belle Case La Follette, and Canadian singer and songwriter Matthew Vernon. Today, the surname is most common in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.