About Hafez
The surname Hafez is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "hafiz," which means "guardian" or "protector." It is commonly used as a surname in the Muslim world, particularly among people of Arab and Persian descent. The name Hafez is often associated with individuals who have memorized the entire Quran, as "hafiz" also refers to someone who has committed the holy book to memory.
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The surname Hafez is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hafez 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 Hafez in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hafez using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.