Faro

Faro Meaning & Origin

About Faro
The surname Faro is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "faro," meaning "lighthouse" in Italian. It is a locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near or worked at a lighthouse. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a bright or guiding personality. Overall, the surname Faro is associated with the concept of light and illumination.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Faro is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Faro: 947
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,935
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Faro 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 Faro is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙ›roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faro in Braille

Here's how to represent Faro in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Faro in braille

How to sign the name Faro using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Faro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Faro in sign language

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