Explore the Family Name Ferranti
The meaning of Ferranti
Italian: variant of Ferrando 1. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Giuseppe, Aldo, Angelo, Albo, Amerigo, Caesar, Carlo, Francesca, Gildo, Gino, Giovanna.
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How common is the last name Ferranti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ferranti has seen minor fluctuations in its popularity in the United States between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ferranti ranked 18,437 in terms of commonality, with 1,383 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank slightly decreased to 18,676, indicating a marginal drop in popularity by 1.3%, despite an increase in the actual count of individuals with this surname to 1,472, marking a growth of 6.44%. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minimal decrease of 1.96%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,437 | #18,676 | -1.3% |
| Count | 1,383 | 1,472 | 6.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.5 | -1.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferranti
The ethnicity associated with the surname Ferranti has shown some change over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a vast majority of those with the Ferranti surname identified as White (96.31%), followed by a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (2.02%), and an even smaller fraction reporting two or more races (1.37%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (95.79%) and a significant decrease in those reporting two or more races (0.41%). However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose significantly to 3.19%, and a small fraction began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.34%). The categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unreported.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 95.79% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 3.19% | 57.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0.41% | -70.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |