About Orfila
The surname Orfila is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "orfebre," meaning "goldsmith" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as goldsmiths or were associated with the trade. The name Orfila signifies a family's ancestral connection to the goldsmith profession and their involvement in the craft throughout generations.
The surname Orfila is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Orfila 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 Orfila is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Orfila in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Orfila using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.