Alfaro

Alfaro Meaning & Origin

About Alfaro
The surname Alfaro is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "al-far" which means "the lighthouse" or "the beacon" in Arabic. It is believed to have been a locational surname given to people who lived near or worked at a lighthouse or beacon. The surname Alfaro is relatively common in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Spain and Latin America.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Alfaro features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Alfaro: 35,725
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 12.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Alfaro based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Alfaro is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALFR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A41060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 L F AA1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/Ι‘lˈfΙ‘roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alfaro in Braille

Here's how to represent Alfaro in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Alfaro in braille

How to sign the name Alfaro using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Alfaro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alfaro in sign language

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