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

Farook, 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 Farook surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farook in America

Farook is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farook surname appeared 170 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 Farook.

The history of the last name Farook

The surname "FAROOK" is of Arabic origin, derived from the ancient Semitic root word "faruq" meaning "to separate" or "to distinguish". It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabian Peninsula, during the early Islamic era around the 7th century AD.

The earliest known record of the name "FAROOK" can be traced back to the time of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Umar ibn al-Khattab, also known as Farooq al-Azam, who was the second Caliph of Islam after the Prophet Muhammad's death in 632 AD. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Islamic Empire and the spread of Islam during his reign from 634 to 644 AD.

In the centuries that followed, the name "FAROOK" became associated with individuals of Arabic descent, particularly those from the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant region. It was often used as a honorific title or epithet for individuals who displayed qualities of leadership, distinction, and righteousness.

Another prominent historical figure with the surname "FAROOK" was Al-Farouq Ismail, a 12th-century Sufi mystic and scholar from Persia (modern-day Iran). He was known for his spiritual teachings and contributions to the development of Sufism in the region.

In the Indian subcontinent, the name "FAROOK" gained prominence during the Mughal Empire, which ruled from the 16th to the 19th century. One notable figure was Farooq Siyar, an 18th-century Mughal historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Mughal Empire.

During the medieval period, the name "FAROOK" was also found in various manuscripts and historical records from the Middle East and North Africa. For example, it appeared in the chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 AD, as well as in the writings of medieval Arab scholars and travelers.

In more recent times, the surname "FAROOK" has been associated with individuals from various parts of the world, including the Middle East, South Asia, and even Southeast Asia, where Arabic and Islamic influence has been present. Some notable individuals include Farook Nahar, a 20th-century Bangladeshi politician and statesman, and Farook Khan, a contemporary Indian actor and filmmaker.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farook

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

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 Farook 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.

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

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