Explore the Family Name Fadil
The meaning of Fadil
Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Fāḍil ‘virtuous, excellent, accomplished’, a derivative of faḍl ‘excellence; virtue, grace; learning’. Compare Fadel and Fazel.
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How common is the last name Fadil in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fadil has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fadil was ranked 127,186 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 104,602, a change of 17.76 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 124 in 2000 to 171 in 2010, marking a 37.9 percent increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight uptick, going from 0.05 to 0.06 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,186 | #104,602 | 17.76% |
| Count | 124 | 171 | 37.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fadil
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of people with the surname Fadil identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although the percentage did decrease slightly from 81.45 percent to 76.02 percent. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in the number identifying as Black (from 4.84 percent to 6.43 percent) and those of Hispanic ethnicity (from no data reported to 4.09 percent). Additionally, the percentage of people with the Fadil surname who identify as being of Two or more races increased from 10.48 percent in 2000 to 12.28 percent in 2010. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.45% | 76.02% | -6.67% |
| Two or More Races | 10.48% | 12.28% | 17.18% |
| Black | 4.84% | 6.43% | 32.85% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |