About Chafino
The surname Chafino is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "chafar," meaning "to crush" or "to flatten." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a miller or a person who crushed or flattened materials. The surname Chafino signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and may also reflect characteristics associated with it, such as strength or resilience.
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The surname Chafino is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chafino 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 Chafino is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Chafino in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chafino using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.