Explore the Family Name Fard
The meaning of Fard
Iranian: from Persian fard ‘individual, unique’, a word of Arabic origin forming the second part (originally a suffix) of compound names such as Mahdavifard or Mahdavi Fard (see Mahdavi). The surname may also be from the personal name Fard, based on the same word.
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How common is the last name Fard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fard has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 51,119 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it dropped to 60,636, marking a decline of 18.62%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname declined from 383 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, showing a decrease rate of 13.32%. The proportion of people named Fard per 100k also experienced a decrease from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, an overall decline of 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #60,636 | -18.62% |
| Count | 383 | 332 | -13.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fard
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Fard surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 70.76% in 2000 to 73.49% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities saw an increase of 28.94%, rising from 8.88% in 2000 to 11.45% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased from 14.10% in 2000 to 11.45% in 2010, marking a 18.79% decrease. Similarly, the Hispanic group witnessed a reduction in their share from 3.92% to 2.71%, a change of -30.87%. No individuals with the Fard surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.76% | 73.49% | 3.86% |
| Two or More Races | 8.88% | 11.45% | 28.94% |
| Black | 14.1% | 11.45% | -18.79% |
| Hispanic | 3.92% | 2.71% | -30.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |