About Favis
The surname Favis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Fauvel," which itself originated from the Old French word "fauve," meaning "tawny" or "yellowish-brown." The name Favis likely originated as a nickname for someone with tawny or yellowish-brown hair or complexion. Over time, the surname Favis became established and passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Favis based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Favis in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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