Explore the Family Name Ferrar
The meaning of Ferrar
English: variant of Farrar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferrar in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ferrar has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,289th but dropped to 62,045th in 2010, marking an 18.66% decrease in its ranking. The total count of individuals bearing the surname also fell by 13.4%, from 373 in 2000 to 323 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with this surname decreased by 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #62,045 | -18.66% |
| Count | 373 | 323 | -13.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferrar
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identities associated with the Ferrar surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 81.23% in 2000 and slightly less at 80.50% in 2010. A significant portion also identified as Hispanic, with their number increasing by 18.13% between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased by 59.35%. However, the number of individuals identifying as Black saw the most pronounced change, with a decrease of 59.21%. No recorded instances were found of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.23% | 80.5% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.53% | 13.62% | 18.13% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 3.41% | 59.35% |
| Black | 4.56% | 1.86% | -59.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |