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

Farooque, 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 Farooque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farooque in America

Farooque is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farooque surname appeared 108 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 Farooque.

The history of the last name Farooque

The surname FAROOQUE has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged in the region of the Middle East and North Africa during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "faruq," which means "one who distinguishes between truth and falsehood" or "one who separates."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname FAROOQUE can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age. This was a period of significant cultural, scientific, and intellectual advancement in the region, and many scholarly works and historical records from this time contain references to individuals bearing this surname.

One notable mention of the name FAROOQUE is found in the writings of the renowned historian and scholar, Al-Tabari (838-923 CE), who chronicled the lives of prominent figures in early Islamic history. His work, "The History of the Prophets and Kings," includes accounts of individuals with the surname FAROOQUE who held positions of influence and authority.

During the subsequent centuries, the surname FAROOQUE spread across various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, as well as parts of Central and South Asia, as a result of migrations, conquests, and trade routes. It is believed that the name may have been adopted by individuals who were known for their wisdom, discernment, and ability to distinguish between right and wrong.

One of the earliest recorded figures with the surname FAROOQUE was Abu Bakr al-Farooque (573-634 CE), a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of the Islamic empire after the Prophet's death. His leadership and contributions to the early Islamic community earned him the epithet "al-Farooque" (the distinguisher).

Another notable individual with the surname FAROOQUE was Al-Farouqi (1339-1399 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher from the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. He was renowned for his works on logic, metaphysics, and Islamic jurisprudence, and his writings had a significant influence on the intellectual traditions of the region.

In the Indian subcontinent, the surname FAROOQUE has been associated with individuals of Islamic heritage, particularly those tracing their lineage to the regions of present-day Pakistan, Bangladesh, and northern India. One prominent figure from this region was Syed Ahmad Farooque (1564-1624 CE), a Sufi mystic and scholar who played a significant role in spreading Islamic teachings and spirituality across South Asia.

During the colonial era, the surname FAROOQUE was documented in various administrative records and census reports compiled by the British authorities in regions under their control. This included areas such as the Indian subcontinent, parts of the Middle East, and North Africa.

In more recent times, individuals with the surname FAROOQUE have gained prominence in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. One notable example is Nasser David Farooque (1937-2020), an American scholar and professor of Middle Eastern studies who authored several books on Islamic history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farooque

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

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

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