2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Farda
Of Arabic origin, meaning a lone or solitary person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Farda. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Farda 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Farda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Farda, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Black (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Farda
The surname FARDA is believed to have originated in Iran, deriving from the Persian word "farda," which means "tomorrow" or "the future." This name likely originated during the medieval period in Persia, now modern-day Iran.
The earliest known record of the FARDA surname dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a manuscript detailing the lineages of prominent Persian families. This document suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who had a forward-thinking or visionary mindset.
During the 15th century, the FARDA surname surfaced in the city of Isfahan, where it was borne by a family of scholars and poets. One notable figure from this era was Abul Farda, a renowned poet who lived from 1420 to 1492 and was celebrated for his intricate literary works.
As the Persian Empire expanded, the FARDA name spread to neighboring regions, including present-day Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia. In the 16th century, historical records mention a prominent military commander named Amir Farda, who played a crucial role in defending the city of Herat against invading forces.
In the 17th century, the FARDA surname made its way to the Indian subcontinent, where it was adopted by Persian immigrants and their descendants. One notable individual from this period was Mirza Farda Khan, a skilled architect who oversaw the construction of several magnificent buildings in the city of Delhi during the reign of the Mughal Empire.
As trade and migration patterns evolved, the FARDA name eventually found its way to other parts of the world, including Europe and the Americas. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Persia, where it originated as a symbol of foresight and vision for the future.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Farda
Among Census respondents with the surname Farda, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Black (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Farda 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 Farda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 108
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Farda
Farda 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
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,092 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Up 2,092 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 Farda 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 | #144,141 | #142,049 | 1.5% |
| Count | 115 | 120 | 4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Farda bearers went from 115 to 120 (+4.3% change). The surname moved up 2,092 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #142,049.
FAQ
Farda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Farda?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Farda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Farda?
Farda ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 120 people with the surname Farda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Farda.
Has Farda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Farda went from 115 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 5 (+4.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Farda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Farda, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Black (1.7%). 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 Farda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Farda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Two or More Races (5.0%), Black (1.7%). 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 Farda (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 Farda mean?
Of Arabic origin, meaning a lone or solitary person. 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 Farda (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Farda?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.