About Marraffa
The surname Marraffa is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Marra, which is a variant of the name Amaro. The name Amaro itself comes from the Latin word "amarus," meaning bitter. Therefore, the surname Marraffa likely originated as a nickname for someone with a bitter or acerbic personality.
The surname Marraffa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Marraffa 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 Marraffa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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