Explore the Family Name Farag
The meaning of Farag
Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Faraj. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Nabil, Samir, Emad, Farag, Hany, Safwat, Ahmed, Aziz, Fouad, Ashraf, Badie, Hassan.
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How common is the last name Farag in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Farag has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Farag was ranked 25,098 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it jumped up to 20,364, an increase of nearly 19%. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a considerable rise, going from 927 in 2000 to 1,305 in 2010, reflecting a growth of over 40%. The frequency of this name per 100,000 people also rose by approximately 29%, from 0.34 to 0.44 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,098 | #20,364 | 18.86% |
| Count | 927 | 1,305 | 40.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.44 | 29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farag
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Farag, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White accounted for the majority of bearers of this surname, climbing from 73.57% in 2000 to 91.03% in 2010. The next largest ethnic group, those identifying as having two or more races, however, saw a steep drop from 20.39% to just 2.15%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black experienced increases, with the former rising from 1.08% to 1.23% and the latter from 2.70% to 3.68%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased from 2.27% to 1.92%, and no change was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.57% | 91.03% | 23.73% |
| Black | 2.7% | 3.68% | 36.3% |
| Two or More Races | 20.39% | 2.15% | -89.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 1.92% | -15.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.08% | 1.23% | 13.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |