About Farol
The surname Farol is of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is derived from the word "farol," which means "lantern" or "lighthouse" in both languages. As a surname, Farol likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a lamplighter or lived near a lighthouse. It may also have been given to individuals who were associated with the qualities of light, guidance, or illumination.
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The surname Farol is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Farol 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 Farol is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Farol in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Farol using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.