FARAG
Farag
Farag is a surname of Coptic and Arabic origin that can be found predominantly in Egypt. It is a relatively uncommon surname in the United Kingdom, carried by families with roots in the Middle East and North Africa.
The name Farag, derived from Arabic and Coptic languages, has various meanings including "liberation," "to separate," or "to spare." Individuals bearing the surname Farag may trace their ancestry to Egypt, where it is a prevalent surname among the Coptic Christian community as well as the wider Egyptian population.
In the UK, individuals with the surname Farag may have connections to Egypt or other Arab countries. The name Farag reflects a rich heritage and cultural background rooted in the Middle East, contributing to the diverse tapestry of surnames found within the British population.
While relatively uncommon in Britain, the surname Farag serves as a reminder of the connecting threads between different regions of the world and the histories that have shaped the global diaspora.
There are approximately 220 people named Farag in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Farag.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abobaker
- Ahmed
- Ayman
- Christopher
- Emad
- Ibrahim
- Karim
- Mohamed
- Robert
- Safwat
- Sami
- Stephen
- Steven
- Victor
- Zakaria
Female
- Anne
- Antonia
- Fatimah
- Frances
- Katharine
- Layla
- Leila
- Lisa
- Marina
- Mena
- Nyesha
- Radwa
- Samantha
- Samia
- Sara
Similar and related surnames
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