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Family name Rafaela (Rafaela , רפאלה , Рафаэла ) , worldwide, is a widespread surname. The cognomen Rafaela is habitual in Mexico, where it is quite a common surname, Spain, and Nicaragua (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it most frequently occurs in Mexico, Spain, and Venezuela. More frequently, Rafaela is the forename as well as the last name.