Farook

Farook Meaning & Origin

About Farook
The surname Farook is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "farooq," which means "one who distinguishes between right and wrong" or "one who has a keen sense of justice." It is a common surname among Muslims and is often associated with individuals who are known for their wisdom, fairness, and ability to make just decisions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Farook is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Farook: 170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 105,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Farook based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Farook is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R UW2 K
🌐 IPA
/farook*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Farook in Braille

Here's how to represent Farook in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Farook in braille

How to sign the name Farook using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Farook using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Farook in sign language

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