Explore the Family Name Ferlito
The meaning of Ferlito
Italian (Sicily): topographic name from Latin feruletum ‘giant fennel patch’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Domenic, Salvatore. Spanish Catalina, Jose, Juan.
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How common is the last name Ferlito in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ferlito saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ferlito was ranked 70,273rd most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 74,826th spot, marking a decline of around 6.48%. The census recorded 260 individuals with this surname in 2000, which slightly decreased to 258 by 2010, indicating a reduction of about 0.77%. The proportion of people with the Ferlito surname per 100,000 also fell by 10% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #74,826 | -6.48% |
| Count | 260 | 258 | -0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferlito
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Ferlito surname predominantly had an association with White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 93.85% and 94.57% respectively. This indicates a slight increase of 0.77% over the decade. The Hispanic identity made up 5% of the Ferlito surname bearers in 2000, but this fell to 4.65% in 2010, marking a decline of 7%. The data did not record any associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 94.57% | 0.77% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 4.65% | -7% |
| 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% |