About Rafaniello
The surname Rafaniello is of Italian origin and is derived from the personal name Rafano, which means "horseradish" in Italian. The suffix "-iello" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "son of." Therefore, Rafaniello can be interpreted as "little Rafano" or "son of Rafano." This surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a connection to horseradish, either through cultivation or consumption.
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The surname Rafaniello is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rafaniello 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 Rafaniello is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rafaniello in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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