About Faria
The surname Faria is of Portuguese origin and is derived from the word "faria," which means "ironworker" or "blacksmith" in Portuguese. It is a occupational surname that was often given to individuals who worked with iron or metal, such as blacksmiths or metalworkers. The name Faria is relatively common in Portugal and is also found in other Portuguese-speaking countries.
The surname Faria is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faria 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 Faria is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Faria in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Faria using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.