Explore the Family Name Fazli
The meaning of Fazli
Muslim (Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Fazel or Fazl (from Arabic faḍl ‘favor, grace, kindness, gift’).
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How common is the last name Fazli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fazli has gained popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 77,742 in 2000 to 67,318 in 2010, showing a change of 13.41 percent. Moreover, the count, or number of individuals with this surname, also increased by nearly 28 percent over this same period, going from 229 to 293. The proportion of individuals with the Fazli surname per 100k people also exhibited a growth of 25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #67,318 | 13.41% |
| Count | 229 | 293 | 27.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.1 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fazli
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Fazli surname was predominantly held by individuals identifying as White in the year 2010, with an increase of 19.53 percent from the year 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander group followed closely behind, despite a slight decrease of 1.17 percent over the decade. The percentage of people of Hispanic ethnicity with this name saw significant growth, increasing by 45.10 percent. However, the representation of this surname within those identifying as two or more races fell by 33.53 percent. The data does not reflect any individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.54% | 53.24% | 19.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 23.14% | 22.87% | -1.17% |
| Two or More Races | 29.26% | 19.45% | -33.53% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 4.44% | 45.1% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |