Explore the Family Name Feria
The meaning of Feria
Spanish and Portuguese (Féria): possibly from feria ‘fair, market’ (from Latin feria ‘holiday, feast day’). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Eduardo, Fernando, Jose, Ana, Arturo, Juan, Luis, Manuel, Mario, Miguel, Rafael.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Feria in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Feria, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,083 in terms of frequency across the country, but by 2010 it had gone up to a rank of 19,229 - a significant increase of 20.16%. The total count of individuals with the Feria surname also saw a substantial rise from 977 in 2000 to 1,411 in 2010, which marks a 44.42% rise. Consequently, the representation of this surname per 100,000 people also increased from 0.36 to 0.48, a growth of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #19,229 | 20.16% |
| Count | 977 | 1,411 | 44.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.48 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Feria
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Feria surname was most prevalent among the Hispanic community in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 66.53% of those with the Feria name identified as Hispanic, and this figure rose to 75.55% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as White decreased significantly during this period, dropping from 11.67% to 6.95%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also saw a decrease in the presence of the Feria surname, going from 18.53% in 2000 to 14.67% in 2010. There was virtually no change for those identifying with two or more races, maintaining around 2.05%. The Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native groups reported no occurrences of the Feria surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.53% | 75.55% | 13.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 18.53% | 14.67% | -20.83% |
| White | 11.67% | 6.95% | -40.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.05% | 2.06% | 0.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |