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

Faizi, 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 Faizi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faizi in America

Faizi is the 59324th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faizi surname appeared 341 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 Faizi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faizi 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 Faizi

The surname FAIZI has its origins in the Persian language and can be traced back to the 13th century in parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. The name is derived from the Arabic word "faiz," which means "grace," "blessing," or "abundance." It was often used as a title or honorific for scholars, poets, and religious figures who were renowned for their knowledge and wisdom.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the FAIZI surname can be found in the writings of the famous Persian poet Rumi, who lived in the 13th century. Rumi mentions a disciple named Faizi in his poetic masterpiece, the "Masnavi." This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 14th century, a prominent scholar and poet named Faizi Kashani (1327-1394) gained recognition for his literary works and his mastery of various disciplines, including poetry, theology, and astronomy. His full name, Amir Husayn Faizi Kashani, indicates that the surname FAIZI was associated with the city of Kashan in central Iran.

During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, the FAIZI surname became closely associated with intellectual and literary circles. One of the most renowned figures was Faizi (1547-1595), the poet laureate and chief advisor to the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Faizi is celebrated for his contributions to Persian literature and his role in promoting religious tolerance and cultural exchange.

Another notable individual with the FAIZI surname was Mirza Muhammad Faizi Sirhindi (1590-1669), a renowned Sufi scholar and poet from the city of Sirhind (now in modern-day India). His works, including the "Nafahat al-Uns" (Breath of Fellowship), were highly influential in the propagation of Sufi teachings and philosophy.

In the 18th century, Faizi Khan (1714-1795), a prominent military commander and administrator, served under the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. He played a crucial role in the defense of Delhi against the Maratha Empire and was renowned for his strategic prowess and leadership skills.

The FAIZI surname has been associated with various places and regions throughout history, such as Kashan in Iran, Sirhind in India, and parts of Afghanistan and Central Asia. It has also been linked to older place names and spellings, reflecting the diverse cultural and linguistic influences in these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faizi

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

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

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