Explore the Family Name Ferrall
The meaning of Ferrall
1. Irish: variant of Farrell, from Ó Fearghail. 2. English: variant of Fairhall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferrall in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ferrall decreased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,319 but by 2010, it had dropped to 41,164, a decline of approximately 10.3%. The total count of people bearing this surname also fell from 562 in 2000 to 529 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 5.87%. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people in the U.S., there were 0.21 individuals named Ferrall in 2000 and only 0.18 in 2010, signifying a drop of about 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #41,164 | -10.3% |
| Count | 562 | 529 | -5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.18 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferrall
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ferrall, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we can observe that the majority identify as White, standing at 90.57% in 2000 and slightly declining to 89.22% in 2010. Those who identified themselves as having two or more ethnicities increased from 1.25% to 1.70%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose from 3.91% to 4.54%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black remained constant at 3.02% over the decade. There were no records of individuals with the Ferrall surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.57% | 89.22% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.91% | 4.54% | 16.11% |
| Black | 3.02% | 3.02% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.7% | 36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |