Explore the Family Name Fermo

The meaning of Fermo

Italian: 1. habitational name from Fermo (Marche). 2. in some instances, from the personal name Fermo.

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How common is the last name Fermo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fermo saw a substantial increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 89,549th most popular surname in 2000, it jumped up to the 69,996th position by 2010, marking a significant 21.83% change. The number of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, from 192 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, a rise of 45.83%. This indicates an increased prevalence of the name Fermo, with the proportion per 100,000 people increasing by 28.57%.

20002010Change
Rank#89,549#69,99621.83%
Count19228045.83%
Proportion per 100k0.070.0928.57%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fermo

In terms of ethnicity, individuals identifying with the Fermo surname showed certain shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Those of Asian/Pacific Islander identity slightly increased from 31.25% to 32.50%. Interestingly, there was a new addition of those who identified with two or more races at 2.86% in 2010, which was not present in 2000. However, those of White ethnic identity dipped slightly from 63.02% to 61.79%. Individuals with Hispanic identity saw a drop from 3.13% to 2.14%, revealing a 31.63% decrease. There were no reported changes for individuals of Black ethnicity or those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
White63.02%61.79%-1.95%
Asian/Pacific Islander31.25%32.5%4%
Two or More Races0%2.86%0%
Hispanic3.13%2.14%-31.63%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%