About Hanafy
The surname Hanafy is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Hanafi, which means "one who follows the Hanafi school of Islamic law." The Hanafi school is one of the four major schools of thought in Sunni Islam, and its followers are known for their adherence to the teachings and interpretations of Imam Abu Hanifa. Therefore, the surname Hanafy is often associated with individuals or families who have a historical connection to the Hanafi school of thought or who may have been scholars or practitioners of Islamic law.
The surname Hanafy is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hanafy 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 Hanafy in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hanafy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.