About Varela
The surname Varela is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "varela," which means "a small rod or stick." It is a toponymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place with this name or had some association with it. The name Varela is relatively common in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, and its meaning suggests a connection to a physical or geographical feature.
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The surname Varela is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Varela based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Varela in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Varela using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.