About Arafat
The surname Arafat is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "Arafah," which refers to a plain near Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is a significant location in Islamic tradition, as it is the site where Muslims gather during the Hajj pilgrimage. The surname Arafat is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to this region or have participated in the Hajj pilgrimage.
The surname Arafat is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Arafat 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 Arafat is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Arafat in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Arafat using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.