About Favela
The surname Favela is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "favela," which means "shantytown" or "slum" in Portuguese. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived in or near such an area. The surname Favela is relatively common in Mexico and is also found in other Spanish-speaking countries.
The surname Favela is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Favela 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 Favela is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Favela in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Favela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.