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There are approximately 2,012 people named Raphael in the UK. That makes it the 4,481th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 32 are named Raphael.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Raphael surname in historical dictionaries

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

RAPHAEL. The designation of an archangel, which became, like Michael, a name of men. It is chiefiy borne by Jews.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

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