Explore the Family Name Ferrantino
The meaning of Ferrantino
Italian: diminutive of Ferrante. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Angelina, Emilio, Matteo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferrantino in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ferrantino saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,675th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 77,522nd. Despite this drop in rank, the total count of individuals with the surname Ferrantino actually increased during this period, from 241 to 247, representing a growth rate of about 2.49%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #77,522 | -3.81% |
| Count | 241 | 247 | 2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferrantino
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ferrantino has also shown some changes, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing the surname identify as White, with proportions of 94.61% in 2000 and slightly less at 94.33% in 2010. The Hispanic representation amongst those with the Ferrantino surname has seen a considerable increase, rising from 3.73% in 2000 to 4.45% in 2010, marking a change of approximately 19.30%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.61% | 94.33% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 4.45% | 19.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |