Explore the Family Name Faizi
The meaning of Faizi
Muslim (mainly Afghanistan and Pakistan): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Faiz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Faizi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Faizi saw a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Faizi ranked 91,404 in popularity and had a count of 187. By 2010, the rank had improved to 59,324 with the count increasing to 341, marking an increase of approximately 82.35% over the decade. This growth also translated into a higher proportion per 100,000 people, which rose from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 71.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #59,324 | 35.1% |
| Count | 187 | 341 | 82.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.12 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Faizi
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Faizi, again using the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by nearly 48%, from 22.99% in 2000 to 34.02% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnicities also increased from 23.53% to 30.21%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased significantly from 50.80% in 2000 to 32.26% in 2010, a drop of around 36.5%. The Hispanic population with this surname also emerged in 2010 at 2.05%, while the proportions for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.99% | 34.02% | 47.98% |
| White | 50.8% | 32.26% | -36.5% |
| Two or More Races | 23.53% | 30.21% | 28.39% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |