About Avelar
The surname Avelar is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin word "aviarium," meaning "aviary" or "birdcage." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with birds or in a place where birds were kept. Over time, the surname Avelar has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to this occupation or location.
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The surname Avelar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Avelar 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 Avelar is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Avelar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Avelar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.