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

Fadul, 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 Fadul surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fadul in America

Fadul is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fadul surname appeared 308 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 Fadul.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fadul 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 Fadul

The surname FADUL has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries.

One theory suggests that FADUL is derived from the Arabic word "fadl," which means "grace," "virtue," or "excellence." This name could have been given to individuals who displayed admirable qualities or held esteemed positions within their communities.

Another possible origin lies in the Arabic word "fadala," meaning "to prefer" or "to choose." FADUL may have been a descriptive surname for someone who was highly regarded or chosen for a particular role or responsibility.

Early records of the name FADUL can be found in various historical documents from the Middle East and North Africa. For instance, it appears in the chronicles of medieval Islamic scholars and poets, indicating its presence among the educated classes.

One notable figure bearing the surname FADUL was Al-Fadl ibn Yahya al-Barmaki (766-808), a prominent vizier (prime minister) during the Abbasid Caliphate. He was known for his intellectual prowess and served under the renowned Caliph Harun al-Rashid.

In the 13th century, a scholar named Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Fadul (1228-1286) gained recognition for his works in Islamic jurisprudence and theology. He hailed from the city of Damascus and was highly respected by his contemporaries.

During the Ottoman Empire, the surname FADUL was also found among the ruling elite and military ranks. A notable example is Mehmed Fadul Pasha (1590-1654), a Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire who played a crucial role in the conquest of Baghdad in 1638.

As the name spread across the Middle East and North Africa, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. For instance, the name FADL or FADEL is a closely related variant that shares the same linguistic roots.

In more recent history, one prominent figure with the surname FADUL was Mustafa Fadul (1920-1998), an Egyptian diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1973 to 1975.

It is worth noting that while the surname FADUL is more commonly found in Arabic-speaking regions, it has also been carried by individuals of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds due to migration and cultural exchange throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fadul

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

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 Fadul 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 Fadul 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 Fadul was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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