Alfaro Surname Origin & Meaning
/al-FAH-roh/Alfaro is most likely a surname of Spanish origin.
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Surname Origin
The surname Alfaro is of Spanish origin, derived from the town of Alfaro in La Rioja, Spain. It historically refers to a person from Alfaro or a place associated with the name. The surname spread throughout Spanish-speaking countries and is also used as a given name occasionally.
Surname Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Spanish (Hispanic) 85% -
Mexican (Hispanic) 10% -
Italian (Italian) 5%
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Surname Details
- Surname: Alfaro
Famous People Named Alfaro
Famous individuals with the surname Alfaro include Julio Alfaro, a renowned Costa Rican footballer; Rafael Alfaro, a notable Mexican painter; and Juan Alfaro, a Spanish novelist.
Alfaro Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.