Explore the Family Name Ferner
The meaning of Ferner
1. German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Ferna, Fernau, or Fernow. 2. Austrian German: topographic name derived from Middle High German vorhe ‘fir tree’ for someone living near a stand of those trees.
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How common is the last name Ferner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Ferner' has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 44,654th most popular surname and this rank fell to 57,101 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 27.87%. The count of individuals with the Ferner surname also declined during this period, from 453 in 2000 to 357 in 2010, which is a drop of 21.19%. Additionally, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 29.41% from 0.17 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #57,101 | -27.87% |
| Count | 453 | 357 | -21.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferner
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Ferner', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Ferners identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.69% to 93.00%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.10% to 1.68%. The proportion of Ferners reporting two or more ethnicities also rose from 1.32% to 1.68% during the same period. Notably, the 2010 Census reported a new ethnicity group among the Ferners - Hispanic, accounting for 2.24% of individuals with this surname. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged with no reported individuals.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 93% | -3.82% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 1.68% | 52.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 1.68% | 27.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |