About Rafael
The surname Rafael is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Raphael," meaning "God has healed" or "God heals." It is a biblical name associated with the archangel Raphael, who is believed to have the power to heal and protect. The surname Rafael is often found among individuals of Jewish, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian descent, reflecting the historical influence of these cultures.
The surname Rafael is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rafael 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 Rafael is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rafael in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rafael using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.