Explore the Family Name Faiz
The meaning of Faiz
Muslim (mainly Pakistan and Bangladesh): from the Arabic personal name Faiḍ, from fā’iḍ ‘bounteous, generous’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faiz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Faiz" has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 81,100 and had a count of 217, which represented a proportion of 0.08 per 100k of the population. By 2010, its rank had improved to 51,396 with a substantial increase in count to 405, thus increasing the proportion per 100k to 0.14. This represents an impressive popularity growth of 36.63% in ranking and a massive 86.64% increase in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #51,396 | 36.63% |
| Count | 217 | 405 | 86.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.14 | 75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faiz
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Faiz", the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 35.20%, making up 53.58% of individuals with this surname in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased by 26.75%, making up just 26.67% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage identifying as Black also dropped by 21.70%, accounting for only 4.69% in 2010. The percentage identifying as two or more races decreased by 19.66%, comprising 11.85% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 39.63% | 53.58% | 35.2% |
| White | 36.41% | 26.67% | -26.75% |
| Two or More Races | 14.75% | 11.85% | -19.66% |
| Black | 5.99% | 4.69% | -21.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |