Explore the Family Name Farooqui
The meaning of Farooqui
Muslim (mainly Pakistan): variant of Farooqi. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohammed, Mohammad, Abdul, Javed, Anwar, Muhammed, Noman, Tariq, Zafar, Zaheer, Ali, Arif.
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How common is the last name Farooqui in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Farooqui significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name rose 38.05%, moving from 39,946th most popular in 2000 to 24,747th in 2010. The number of individuals with the Farooqui surname almost doubled during this period, with a count of 517 in 2000 increasing by 94.78% to 1,007 in 2010. The proportion of people named Farooqui per 100,000 also saw a substantial rise of 78.95%, going from 0.19 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,946 | #24,747 | 38.05% |
| Count | 517 | 1,007 | 94.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.34 | 78.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Farooqui
The ethnic identity associated with the Farooqui surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group grew by 3.7% between 2000 and 2010, accounting for over 90% of the people with this surname in 2010. There was a decrease in the percentage of people identifying with two or more races and those who identify as White, with drops of 41.52% and 27.04% respectively. In 2010, there was a small percentage (0.70%) who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the categories Hispanic and Black showed no change, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.62% | 90.86% | 3.7% |
| Two or More Races | 6.96% | 4.07% | -41.52% |
| White | 5.03% | 3.67% | -27.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |