About Farias
The surname Farias is of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is derived from the word "faro," meaning lighthouse or beacon. As a surname, Farias is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a lighthouse or worked as a lighthouse keeper. It can also be a locational name for individuals from places named Farias or Faria. Overall, the surname Farias is associated with a connection to lighthouses or specific geographic locations.
Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.
Save 15%-60% this holiday season
The surname Farias is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Farias 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 Farias is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Farias in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Farias using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.