About Tafoya
The surname Tafoya is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "tafia," which refers to a type of alcoholic beverage made from the residue of grapes or other fruits. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who either produced or consumed this type of beverage. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is now commonly found among Spanish-speaking populations.
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The surname Tafoya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tafoya 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 Tafoya is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tafoya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tafoya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.