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

Faraj, 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 Faraj surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faraj in America

Faraj is the 23096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faraj surname appeared 1,106 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 Faraj.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faraj 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 Faraj

The surname Faraj has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East. The name is derived from the Arabic word "faraj," which means "relief" or "deliverance." It is thought to have been used as a descriptive name given to someone who provided relief or deliverance in times of distress or difficulty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Faraj can be found in medieval Arabic literature, where it was mentioned in various historical texts and manuscripts. The name was particularly prevalent in regions that were once part of the Islamic empires, such as the Levant, North Africa, and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.

In the 11th century, a prominent scholar and physician named Abu al-Faraj ibn al-Jawzi was born in Baghdad, which was then part of the Abbasid Caliphate. He lived from 1116 to 1201 and was renowned for his contributions to Islamic literature and theology. Another notable individual with the surname Faraj was Al-Faraj ibn Qudamah al-Atabaki, a 12th-century Syrian military leader and ruler of Damascus.

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes opened up, the name Faraj spread to other regions, including parts of Europe and Asia. In the 13th century, a prominent Persian scholar and poet named Faraj al-Din Attar was born in Nishapur, which is now part of modern-day Iran. He lived from 1142 to 1220 and is remembered for his famous work, "The Conference of the Birds."

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname Faraj was Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani, an Arab scholar and historian who lived in Baghdad. He was born in 897 and is best known for his work "Kitab al-Aghani," which is considered one of the most comprehensive sources on Arabic poetry and music.

Another individual with the surname Faraj who left a lasting impact was Faraj ibn Barquq, a 14th-century Mamluk sultan who ruled over Egypt and parts of the Levant. He was born in 1363 and ascended to the throne in 1399, ushering in a period of stability and prosperity in the region.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname Faraj. While the name may have originated in the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange, contributing to the rich tapestry of global diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faraj

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

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

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