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

Fazil, 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 Fazil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fazil in America

Fazil is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fazil surname appeared 155 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 Fazil.

The history of the last name Fazil

The surname Fazil is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Pakistan and India. The name is derived from the Arabic word "fazil," which means "virtuous," "excellent," or "learned." It is thought to have first gained prominence during the medieval period, when it was used as a title or honorific for scholars and individuals of exceptional knowledge or virtue.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Fazil can be found in historical records from the Mughal Empire, which ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries. The Mughals, who were of Turkic-Mongol descent, brought with them various cultural and linguistic influences, including Arabic and Persian, which contributed to the formation of many surnames in the region.

During the Mughal era, the surname Fazil was often associated with individuals who held prominent positions in the court or the administration. For example, Fazil Khan (1551-1609) was a prominent military commander and governor who served under the Mughal emperors Akbar and Jahangir.

As the Mughal Empire expanded and consolidated its rule, the surname Fazil spread to other parts of the subcontinent. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it gained popularity among Muslim communities in regions such as Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Hyderabad.

One notable figure bearing the surname Fazil was Fazil-e-Akbar (1805-1862), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Hyderabad, who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and authored several influential works.

In the Subcontinent's literary tradition, the surname Fazil has also been associated with poets and writers. Fazil Lucknowi (1801-1878), a renowned Urdu poet from Lucknow, is celebrated for his ghazals and masnavis, which are still widely read and studied today.

Another prominent figure with the surname Fazil was Fazil Rizvi (1887-1938), a renowned educationist and social reformer from Uttar Pradesh, who played a significant role in promoting education and social upliftment among Muslims in British India.

While the surname Fazil has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the rich cultural and intellectual traditions of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fazil

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

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

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