2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fadool
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "having virtues" or "generous".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Fadool. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fadool surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Fadool in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fadool, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fadool
The surname "FADOOL" is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. It is thought to derive from an Arabic word meaning "favor" or "grace," potentially referring to a person who was known for their generosity or kindness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "FADOOL" can be found in historical documents dating back to the 12th century. During the Crusades, a prominent figure named Fadool ibn Salim played a significant role as a translator and diplomat, facilitating communication between the Muslim and Christian forces. His contributions were widely recognized, and his name became associated with diplomacy and peace-making efforts.
In the 14th century, a manuscript from the city of Aleppo, Syria, mentions a wealthy merchant named Fadool al-Dimashqi, suggesting that the name had spread to various parts of the region. The suffix "al-Dimashqi" indicates his connection to the city of Damascus, which was a major trading hub at the time.
During the Ottoman Empire's rule over the region, the name "FADOOL" appeared in several administrative records and tax registers. One notable example is Fadool Pasha, a military commander who served in the Ottoman army in the late 16th century. His exploits in various campaigns and battles were documented in chronicles of the time.
In the 19th century, the name "FADOOL" gained prominence in Lebanon, particularly in the city of Tripoli and its surrounding areas. One of the most well-known figures bearing this surname was Ibrahim Fadool, a respected scholar and educator who founded a prestigious school in Tripoli in the 1840s. His contributions to education and intellectual discourse left a lasting impact on the region.
Another notable individual with the surname "FADOOL" was Nadia Fadool, a pioneering Lebanese writer and journalist who lived from 1890 to 1965. Her works explored themes of women's rights, social justice, and cultural identity, making her an influential figure in the literary landscape of her time.
While the surname "FADOOL" is primarily associated with the Middle East, there have been instances of individuals bearing this name in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest and most prominent records of this surname can be traced back to its origins in the Levant region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fadool
Among Census respondents with the surname Fadool, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Fadool bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Fadool surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino4.9% · 5
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fadool
Fadool appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-9 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,408 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 6,408 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Fadool surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #154,755 | -4.3% |
| Count | 111 | 102 | -8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fadool bearers went from 111 to 102 (-8.1% change). The surname moved down 6,408 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #154,755.
FAQ
Fadool surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fadool?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Fadool. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Fadool?
Fadool ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Fadool. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Fadool.
Has Fadool become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fadool went from 111 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Fadool?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fadool, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Fadool in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fadool appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Fadool (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Fadool mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "having virtues" or "generous". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Fadool (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Fadool?
You can see how many people have the surname Fadool on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.