About Formoso
The surname Formoso is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin word "formosus," meaning "beautiful" or "handsome." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or had a pleasing appearance. The name Formoso may have been given to individuals as a compliment or to distinguish them from others in the community.
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The surname Formoso is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Formoso 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 Formoso is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Formoso in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Formoso using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.