About Aftab
The surname Aftab is of Persian origin and is derived from the word "aftab," meaning "sun" in Persian. It is a common surname in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions. The name likely originated as a descriptive or occupational surname, referring to someone who had a connection to the sun, such as a person who worked in agriculture or had a sunny disposition. Today, individuals with the surname Aftab can be found across the world, particularly in countries with Persian communities.
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The surname Aftab is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Aftab based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Aftab in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Aftab using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.