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

Faruqui, 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 Faruqui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Faruqui in America

Faruqui is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Faruqui surname appeared 154 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 Faruqui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Faruqui 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 Faruqui

The surname Faruqui has its origins in the Arabic language and is believed to have originated in the Middle East, specifically in present-day Saudi Arabia and the surrounding regions. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Farouq," which means "the one who distinguishes between truth and falsehood" or "the one who separates right from wrong."

Historically, the name Faruqui can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic civilization. It is believed that the name was first used as a honorific title or epithet for the second caliph of Islam, Umar ibn al-Khattab, who was known for his wisdom, justice, and ability to discern right from wrong.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Faruqui can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and historian, Al-Tabari, who lived in the 9th century CE. In his work, "The History of the Prophets and Kings," Al-Tabari mentions individuals bearing the name Faruqui, indicating the name's existence and use during that period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Faruqui. One such figure was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn al-Faruqi (1176-1238 CE), a prominent Sufi scholar and theologian from Bukhara, who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic mysticism and philosophy.

Another notable bearer of the name was Mawlana Jalal al-Din Faruqi (1207-1273 CE), a renowned Persian poet, scholar, and mystic, whose works, including the famous "Masnavi," have had a profound influence on Persian literature and Sufism.

In the modern era, the name Faruqui has been carried by individuals such as Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib Faruqui (1797-1869 CE), a celebrated Urdu and Persian poet from the Indian subcontinent, whose works are considered masterpieces of Urdu literature.

Additionally, Mushtaq Ahmad Faruqui (1915-1986 CE) was a prominent Pakistani diplomat and statesman who served as the foreign minister of Pakistan and played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy during the early years of its independence.

While the surname Faruqui has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has since been adopted and used by individuals of various ethnicities and nationalities across the Middle East, South Asia, and other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Faruqui

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

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

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