Explore the Family Name Fera
The meaning of Fera
Italian: from Latin fera ‘wild animal’ (Italian fiera) or Calabrian fera ‘dolphin’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carmine, Carmino, Domenic, Domenico, Nicola, Rocco, Veto.
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How common is the last name Fera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fera has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fera was ranked 24,146th most common surname, dropping to 26,576th place in 2010; a change of -10.06%. The count of individuals with the surname also declined during this period, from 974 people in 2000 to 917 in 2010, representing a -5.85% change. The proportion of individuals named Fera per 100,000 people also dropped by -13.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,146 | #26,576 | -10.06% |
| Count | 974 | 917 | -5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.31 | -13.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fera
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fera, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Feras identified as White, with 96.51% in 2000 and 94.98% in 2010. Hispanic representation among Feras increased by 32.93% from 1.64% to 2.18%. Additionally, there was an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, each accounting for 0.55% of Feras in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races declined by -32.74%, from 1.13% in 2000 to 0.76% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 94.98% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.18% | 32.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0.76% | -32.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |