Explore the Family Name Ferdman
The meaning of Ferdman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a coachman, from Yiddish ferd ‘horse’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Mikhail, Boris, Vladimir, Lev, Svetlana, Vlagimir, Yefim. Jewish Aron, Khana, Naum.
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How common is the last name Ferdman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ferdman has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 71,610th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 72,771st position — a drop of 1.62%. However, despite this fall in rank, the actual number of people bearing the Ferdman name increased from 254 to 267 during this period, demonstrating a growth of 5.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #72,771 | -1.62% |
| Count | 254 | 267 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferdman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Ferdman surname identify as White. This group decreased slightly from 94.88% in 2000 to 91.39% in 2010. However, during the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 2.76% to 7.49%, a leap of 171.38%. It's important to note that no Ferdman identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010 according to the census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.88% | 91.39% | -3.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.76% | 7.49% | 171.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |