About Rafanan
The surname Rafanan is of Filipino origin and is derived from the combination of two Tagalog words: "rafa," meaning "to heal," and "nan," a suffix indicating a person or a place. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Rafanan can be interpreted as "healer" or "one who heals." It is likely that the surname was originally given to individuals who practiced traditional healing methods or had a reputation for their ability to heal others.
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The surname Rafanan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rafanan 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 Rafanan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rafanan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rafanan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.