Explore the Family Name Ferm
The meaning of Ferm
Swedish: soldier’s name from färm ‘prompt’, ‘ready’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Dagny, Lennart.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ferm saw a minor shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ferm was ranked as the 53,904th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 55,962nd place, marking a decrease of 3.82%. However, the actual count of people with the Ferm surname increased modestly from 359 in 2000 to 366 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 1.95%. The proportion of individuals named Ferm per 100,000 residents decreased by 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #55,962 | -3.82% |
| Count | 359 | 366 | 1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferm
Moving onto ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Ferm surname identify as White, accounting for 93.59% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 94.54% in 2010. The next largest group identifies as Hispanic, though their representation decreased from 2.79% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a decline from 1.95% in 2000 to 1.37% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Ferm surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.59% | 94.54% | 1.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 2.19% | -21.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 1.37% | -29.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |