Explore the Family Name Fadel
The meaning of Fadel
Muslim: variant of Fadil. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Deeb, Hossam, Mahmoud, Tarek, Ziad, Abbas, Abdallah, Abdul, Ahmad, Akram, Ali, Amin.
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How common is the last name Fadel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Fadel" has seen a significant rise. In 2000, it ranked 29,784 in popularity and rose to 24,064 by 2010, a noteworthy change of approximately 19.2%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 745 in 2000 to 1,047 in 2010, marking an impressive growth rate of 40.54%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 25% over the same period, indicating a higher prevalence of the surname in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,784 | #24,064 | 19.2% |
| Count | 745 | 1,047 | 40.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.35 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fadel
Shifting focus to ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those bearing the Fadel surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing from 80.27% in 2000 to 86.63% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races decreased sharply from 14.23% to 3.53% during the same period. There was an increase in the proportion of individuals who identify as Hispanic and Black, growing by 56.25% and 50% respectively. Interestingly, there was a slight uptick in individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained static at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.27% | 86.63% | 7.92% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 5.25% | 56.25% |
| Two or More Races | 14.23% | 3.53% | -75.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Black | 1.34% | 2.01% | 50% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |