Find out how popular the last name Fadal is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Fadal.

Fadal, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Fadal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fadal in America

Fadal is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fadal surname appeared 141 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Fadal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fadal to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Fadal

The surname FADAL has its origins traced back to the Middle East, specifically in regions of the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "fadal," which means "grace" or "virtue." This linguistic root suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who exemplified admirable qualities or demonstrated exceptional character.

The earliest recorded instances of the name FADAL can be found in ancient manuscripts and historical records dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries CE. During this period, the name appears in various forms, such as "Fadali" and "Fadaly," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable historical figure bearing the name FADAL was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn al-Fadal, a renowned scholar and mathematician who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century CE. His contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age.

In the 12th century, a prominent Arab geographer and traveler named Al-Idrisi, whose full name was Abu Abdullah Muhammad al-Idrisi al-Qurtubi al-Hasani al-Sabti, bore the name FADAL as part of his lineage. His works, including the famous Nuzhat al-Mushtaq, provided detailed accounts of the lands and cultures he encountered during his extensive travels.

Another historical figure of note was Fadal ibn Yahya, a prominent Abbasid-era poet and literary critic who lived in the 9th century CE. His works were celebrated for their eloquence and insightful commentary on the literary traditions of his time.

During the medieval period, the name FADAL appeared in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, indicating the spread and migration of individuals bearing this surname. Records from this era often mention FADAL in association with prominent families, scholars, and influential figures in various fields.

In more recent centuries, the name FADAL has continued to be prevalent in parts of the Arab world, particularly in countries such as Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Fadal Mahmoud al-Fadal, a Syrian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Syria in the 1960s, and Fadal Husayn, an Iraqi writer and intellectual who made significant contributions to Arabic literature in the 20th century.

While the surname FADAL has its roots in the Middle East, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its original Arabic origins and the rich history associated with this name continue to be a source of pride and cultural significance for those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fadal

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Fadal.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Fadal was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Fadal has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Fadal was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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