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

Farid, 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 Farid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farid in America

Farid is the 27002nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farid surname appeared 898 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 Farid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farid 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 Farid

The surname FARID originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle East, particularly in regions like Iran, Iraq, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Arabic word "farid," which means "unique" or "unequaled." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when Arabic names and Islamic culture had a significant influence across various parts of the world.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FARID can be found in Persian literature and manuscripts from the 12th and 13th centuries. During this time, several notable scholars and poets bore this name, including Farid al-Din Attar, a renowned Persian poet and mystic who lived from 1145 to 1221. His work, "The Conference of the Birds," is considered a masterpiece of Persian literature.

Another prominent figure with the surname FARID was Baba Farid, a revered Sufi saint and poet from the 12th century. He was born in Punjab, which is now part of modern-day Pakistan, and his teachings and writings had a significant impact on the spiritual landscape of the region. His mausoleum in Pakpattan, Pakistan, remains an important pilgrimage site for devotees.

In the 13th century, Qutb al-Din Bakhtiyar Kaki, a famous Sufi saint and spiritual master, was also known by the surname FARID. He was born in Awadh, present-day Uttar Pradesh, India, and played a crucial role in the spread of Sufism in the region.

Moving forward to the 14th century, Ghalib Farid, a Persian poet and scholar from Herat, Afghanistan, gained recognition for his contributions to literature. His works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary traditions of the region.

In more recent times, one notable figure with the surname FARID was Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, an influential Indian scholar, poet, and political leader who played a significant role in India's independence movement. He was born in 1888 and served as India's first Minister of Education after independence in 1947.

These are just a few examples of prominent individuals who bore the surname FARID throughout history, highlighting its rich cultural and literary heritage across various regions of the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farid

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

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

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