UK surname

Farooqui

A surname of Arabic origin meaning "one who distinguishes truth from falsehood."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Waltham Forest, Redditch and Hounslow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Farooqui is 282 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

242

2016, ranked #17,177

Peak year

2011

282 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 242 in 2016, ranked #17,177.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Map

Farooqui surname distribution map

The map shows where the Farooqui surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Farooqui surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Farooqui over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1997	modern	118	#24,423
1998	modern	130	#23,603
1999	modern	132	#23,602
2000	modern	137	#23,048
2001	modern	130	#23,457
2002	modern	158	#21,178
2003	modern	161	#20,697
2004	modern	173	#19,937
2005	modern	199	#18,198
2006	modern	208	#17,835
2007	modern	217	#17,520
2008	modern	221	#17,495
2009	modern	245	#16,646
2010	modern	266	#16,067
2011	modern	282	#15,233
2012	modern	257	#16,212
2013	modern	254	#16,603
2014	modern	260	#16,470
2015	modern	249	#16,858
2016	modern	242	#17,177

Geography

Where Farooquis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Waltham Forest, Redditch, Hounslow, Newham and Telford and Wrekin. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Waltham Forest 024	Waltham Forest
2	Redditch 001	Redditch
3	Hounslow 004	Hounslow
4	Newham 007	Newham
5	Telford and Wrekin 023	Telford and Wrekin

Forenames

First names often paired with Farooqui

These lists show first names that appear often with the Farooqui surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Shereen Uzma Hina Nazia Alina Mahjabeen Hiba Asma Bushra Amal

Recent male names

Mohammed Mohammad Abdul Ahmed Muhammad Faisal Rizwan Rahat Omar Asif

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Farooqui

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Farooqui, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Farooqui surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Farooqui household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Farooqui is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Farooqui is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Farooqui falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Farooqui is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Farooqui, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Farooqui

The surname Farooqui is of Arabic origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Farooq," which means "distinguisher" or "one who separates truth from falsehood." It is often associated with the honorific title bestowed upon Umar ibn al-Khattab, one of the most prominent companions of the Prophet Muhammad.

The earliest recorded instances of the Farooqui surname can be traced back to historical documents and manuscripts from the 7th and 8th centuries, particularly in regions that were part of the Islamic caliphates. During this time, the name was often used to denote individuals who possessed exceptional knowledge and wisdom in matters of faith and jurisprudence.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Farooqui surname was Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariya al-Razi, a renowned Persian polymath, physician, and philosopher, who lived from 854 to 925 CE. He made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, alchemy, and philosophy, and is considered a pivotal figure in the development of Islamic science.

Another notable figure from history with the Farooqui surname was Abu Nasr Al-Farabi, a Muslim philosopher, logician, and scientist who lived from 872 to 950 CE. He was born in modern-day Kazakhstan and is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of the Islamic Golden Age, contributing significantly to the development of Islamic philosophy and the study of logic.

In the 11th century, a prominent scholar and Sufi mystic named Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, also known as Al-Ghazali, bore the Farooqui surname. He is considered one of the most influential Muslim philosophers and theologians of all time, and his works have had a lasting impact on Islamic thought and spirituality.

During the Ottoman Empire, the Farooqui surname was also associated with individuals who held important positions in the government and military. One such individual was Mehmed Farooqui, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and grand vizier who served under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

Another notable individual with the Farooqui surname was Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib, a renowned Urdu and Persian poet who lived from 1797 to 1869. He is considered one of the most influential and celebrated poets in the Urdu language, and his works are widely studied and admired for their depth, complexity, and artistic merit.

While the origins of the Farooqui surname can be traced back to the Middle East, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East, due to the expansion of Islamic civilization and the migration of people. The name has also been adopted by individuals from other religious and cultural backgrounds, reflecting its enduring significance and widespread recognition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Farooqui surname: questions and answers

How common is the Farooqui surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 242 in 2016. That gives Farooqui a modern rank of #17,177.

What does the Farooqui surname mean?