About Ghelfi
The surname Ghelfi is of Italian origin and is derived from the medieval political factions known as the Guelphs. The Guelphs were supporters of the Pope and the Holy Roman Empire during the conflicts between the Guelphs and the Ghibellines. The surname Ghelfi likely originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with or supported the Guelphs. Today, individuals with the surname Ghelfi can be found primarily in Italy and other parts of Europe.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ghelfi 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 Ghelfi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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