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

Fayad, 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 Fayad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fayad in America

Fayad is the 30477th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fayad surname appeared 766 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 Fayad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fayad 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 Fayad

The surname Fayad is of Arabic origin, originating from the Middle East region. It is believed to have emerged in the 7th century AD during the Islamic conquests and the spread of the Arabic language across the region.

The name Fayad is derived from the Arabic root word "fayada," which means "to overflow" or "to abound." It likely originated as a descriptive name, possibly referring to a person who lived near a river or an area that frequently flooded. Alternatively, it may have been used as a nickname for someone with an abundance of a particular trait or quality.

Historical records suggest that the name Fayad first appeared in ancient manuscripts and documents from the region, particularly in areas that are now part of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in a 9th-century manuscript from Damascus, where a scholar named Ahmed Fayad is referenced.

In the 11th century, during the Crusades, a notable figure named Salah al-Din Fayad was a commander in the Muslim army that fought against the Crusaders. He played a significant role in several battles and is mentioned in historical accounts from that period.

The surname Fayad has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One example is the 13th-century poet and philosopher Ibn al-Fayad, who was born in Aleppo, Syria, and is renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature.

Another prominent individual with the surname Fayad was the 16th-century Ottoman scholar and jurist, Ahmed Fayad al-Halabi. He was born in Aleppo and was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his writings on various legal and religious topics.

In more recent times, the name Fayad has been connected to various place names and locations across the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon and Syria. For instance, there is a town called Fayad in northern Lebanon, which likely derived its name from the surname.

Additionally, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Fayad in modern times, such as the Lebanese poet and writer Khalil Fayad (1891-1967), the Syrian-American author and journalist Khaled Fayad (1945-present), and the Lebanese businessman and philanthropist Issam Fayad (1952-present).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fayad

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

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

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