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

Faruque, 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 Faruque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faruque in America

Faruque is the 72332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faruque surname appeared 269 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 Faruque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faruque 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 Faruque

The surname Faruque has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have emerged from the region that is now known as the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "farq," which means "distinguished" or "superior." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who were held in high regard or possessed qualities that set them apart from others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Faruque dates back to the 7th century, during the Islamic Golden Age. It is mentioned in various historical texts and manuscripts from that era, often in connection with scholars, poets, or influential figures who had contributed significantly to the intellectual and cultural advancements of the time.

During the 9th century, a renowned philosopher and mathematician named Al-Faruqi made significant contributions to the field of optics and is believed to have been one of the earliest individuals to bear the surname Faruque or a variation of it. His work laid the foundation for many subsequent developments in the study of light and vision.

In the 11th century, the name Faruque gained further prominence when Abu Nasr Faruqi, a celebrated Persian poet and scholar, rose to prominence. His poetic works, known for their depth and eloquence, are still widely studied and appreciated in literary circles to this day.

As the Islamic empires expanded and trade routes opened up, the surname Faruque spread across various regions, including parts of Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and regions of North Africa. In different areas, the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling or pronunciation, but its core meaning remained unchanged.

One notable figure who carried the surname Faruque was Syed Ahmed Faruque, a revered 16th-century Sufi mystic and philosopher from the Indian subcontinent. His teachings and writings on spirituality and the pursuit of inner peace had a profound impact on the region's spiritual landscape.

Another prominent individual with the surname Faruque was Mirza Abu'l Faruque, a 17th-century Mughal prince and patron of the arts. His patronage and support for artists, poets, and intellectuals during his time helped foster a vibrant cultural renaissance in the Mughal Empire.

As the centuries passed, the surname Faruque continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, writers, artists, and even political figures. Each of them contributed to the rich tapestry of human history and left their mark in their respective fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faruque

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

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

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