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FAIZ Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

2,601st

Most common surname in India

23,115

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Faiz: This surnames spread is a captivating story of people moving, both by choice and by force. People might have moved to find better jobs or education, like families leaving farms for cities or even moving to different countries. Sadly, wars, hunger, or political problems might have also forced people with this surname to move, creating new communities far from their origins. Without that, we can only guess, but these movements were probably very important in shaping where you find this surname today.

Description:

Its widespread use across South Asia hints at a diverse origin, possibly from many different cultures and languages.

This surname, Faiz, has a rich history. Common variations include Fayez (a slightly different pronunciation) and Faizal (a longer version). Adding "Al-" to the beginning, making it Al-Faiz, is also possible, especially given its Arabic roots. These are educated guesses based on how names typically change over time.

State-wise distribution of people with FAIZ surname

from iMeUsWe Database

Bihar state distribution for FAIZ surname

Bihar

626

Tamil Nadu state distribution for FAIZ surname

Tamil Nadu

380

Delhi state distribution for FAIZ surname

Delhi

299

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for FAIZ surname

Andhra Pradesh

220

Maharashtra state distribution for FAIZ surname

Maharashtra

162

Karnataka state distribution for FAIZ surname

Karnataka

134

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for FAIZ surname

Madhya Pradesh

81

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for FAIZ surname

Uttar Pradesh

70

Jharkhand state distribution for FAIZ surname

Jharkhand

42

Telangana state distribution for FAIZ surname

Telangana

42

Category-wise distribution of people with FAIZ surname

from iMeUsWe Database

People with the surname FAIZ appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for FAIZ surname

1,256 (59%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for FAIZ surname

715 (34%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for FAIZ surname

148 (7%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

Frequently Asked Questions

The FAIZ surname is found across multiple communities including Barelvi, Qaimkhani communities.

Bihar has the highest concentration of the FAIZ surname with 626 records (30.4%).

FAIZ is ranked #2601 in India with approximately 23,115 people bearing this surname.

The FAIZ surname is found across 10 states, with the top 3 being Bihar (30.4%), Tamil Nadu (18.5%), Delhi (14.5%).

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