About Rafferty
The surname Rafferty is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Ó Rabhartaigh, meaning "son of Rabhartach." The name Rabhartach itself is believed to come from the Gaelic word "rabhartach," which translates to "prosperity" or "abundance." Therefore, the surname Rafferty is associated with the idea of prosperity or abundance, reflecting the historical significance of the name in Irish culture.
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The surname Rafferty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rafferty 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 Rafferty is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rafferty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rafferty using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.