Explore the Family Name Fereira
The meaning of Fereira
Portuguese (Brazil): variant of Ferreira.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fereira in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fereira has seen a minor decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 70,052 in 2000, it fell slightly to 70,403 by 2010, a change of -0.5%. The actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 261 to 278, showing growth of 6.51%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #70,403 | -0.5% |
| Count | 261 | 278 | 6.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fereira
The information from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fereira. In the year 2000, the largest ethnic groups were White (61.30%), followed by Hispanic (31.03%), and small percentage identified as being part of two or more races (4.60%). By 2010, the percentage of white identities had declined significantly (-14.91%) to 52.16%, while the percentage of Hispanics had increased to 37.05, seeing a growth of 19.40%. The Census also showed that a small number of people with the surname Fereira identified as Black (4.32%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.24%) in 2010, where these groups were previously unrepresented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.3% | 52.16% | -14.91% |
| Hispanic | 31.03% | 37.05% | 19.4% |
| Black | 0% | 4.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.24% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |