Explore the Family Name Feregrino

The meaning of Feregrino

Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Spanish Peregrino.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Feregrino in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Feregrino significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. Starting from a rank of 82,344 in 2000, it jumped to 53,204 in 2010, reflecting a positive change of 35.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an upward trajectory, growing from 213 in 2000 to 389 in 2010, an increase of 82.63%. This shift is mirrored by the proportion per 100k people, which went up from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, showcasing a growth of 62.5%.

20002010Change
Rank#82,344#53,20435.39%
Count21338982.63%
Proportion per 100k0.080.1362.5%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feregrino

The ethnicity associated with the surname Feregrino, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, 94.84% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, which slightly rose to 97.69% in 2010, marking a 3.01% increase. The percentage of White individuals with this surname dropped dramatically from 4.69% in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010, that's a decrease of 50.75%. The data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively static at 0.00% for both the years under review.

20002010Change
Hispanic94.84%97.69%3.01%
White4.69%2.31%-50.75%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%