Explore the Family Name Ferragamo
The meaning of Ferragamo
Italian: perhaps altered form of Ferracane literally ‘grabs dog’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Concetta, Domenico, Enzo, Massimo, Sal, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferragamo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ferragamo has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 58,130th most popular surname, while in 2010, it moved up to the 56,588th spot. This represents a growth of 2.65% over the decade. During this period, the count of people bearing the Ferragamo surname also increased from 327 to 361, indicating a 10.4% rise. However, the proportion of people named Ferragamo per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12 throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #56,588 | 2.65% |
| Count | 327 | 361 | 10.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferragamo
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Ferragamo surname identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 98.78% of all Ferragamos, dropping slightly to 97.51% in 2010. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy reasons in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 97.51% | -1.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |