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

Farooqi, 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 Farooqi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farooqi in America

Farooqi is the 27756th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farooqi surname appeared 866 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 Farooqi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Farooqi 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 Farooqi

The surname Farooqi has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in regions such as Iraq, Syria, and the Arabian Peninsula. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Farooq," which means "one who distinguishes between truth and falsehood."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Farooqi can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the Islamic conquests and the spread of the Arabic language and culture throughout the region. It is possible that the name was initially given as a title or honorific to individuals who were known for their wisdom, discernment, and ability to differentiate between right and wrong.

One of the earliest historical references to the name Farooqi can be found in the writings of Islamic scholars and historians from the 8th and 9th centuries AD. These works often mention individuals with the name Farooqi who were prominent figures in various fields, such as religion, philosophy, and literature.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Farooqi throughout history are:

1. Abu Bakr al-Farooqi (573-634 AD), one of the closest companions of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of the Islamic Empire.
2. Umar ibn al-Khattab al-Farooqi (586-644 AD), the second Caliph of the Islamic Empire and a highly revered figure in Islamic history.
3. Abu Hanifa al-Farooqi (699-767 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and the founder of the Hanafi school of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence.
4. Nizam al-Mulk al-Farooqi (1018-1092 AD), a renowned Persian scholar, vizier, and influential figure during the Seljuk Empire.
5. Moin ud-Din Chishti al-Farooqi (1141-1236 AD), a renowned Sufi saint and the founder of the Chishti order in South Asia.

The surname Farooqi has also been associated with various places and regions throughout history, reflecting the spread of the Arabic language and Islamic culture. For example, there are towns and villages named Farooqi or variations of the name in countries like Iraq, Syria, and Pakistan.

While the name Farooqi has its roots in the Middle East and the Islamic world, it has since spread to other regions and communities through migration, trade, and cultural exchange. Today, individuals with the surname Farooqi can be found in various parts of the world, carrying with them a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farooqi

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

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

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