Explore the Family Name Ferger
The meaning of Ferger
German: hypercorrected form of Ferg ‘ferryman’, the -er occupational suffix having been added to what was already an occupational name. Compare Beck and Becker, where the same process has taken place.
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How common is the last name Ferger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Ferger surname experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,895th most common name in the US, but by 2010, it fell to the 51,830th spot – a drop of 15.45%. The count of individuals with this last name also reduced from 450 to 401 during the same period, marking a decline of 10.89%. The proportion of Fergers per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 17.65% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,895 | #51,830 | -15.45% |
| Count | 450 | 401 | -10.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Ferger surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.33% in 2000 to 94.51% in 2010. The percentage of Fergers identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.33% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010. There was no change in the number of Fergers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, for the first time in 2010, some Fergers reported having two or more races as their ethnic identity, accounting for 1.50% of all Fergers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 94.51% | -2.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.99% | 124.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |