Explore the Family Name Ferrare
The meaning of Ferrare
Americanized form of Italian Ferrari. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Dino, Erenio, Gino, Giovanna, Justo, Rocco, Severino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferrare in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ferrare has seen a notable decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of its rank among all surnames in the U.S., Ferrare dropped from the 65,668th position in 2000 to the 82,908th in 2010, marking a significant decline of 26.25%. The count of people with this surname also reduced by 19.5% during the same period, from 282 to 227. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals bearing the Ferrare surname per 100,000 people fell by 20%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,668 | #82,908 | -26.25% |
| Count | 282 | 227 | -19.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferrare
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Ferrare surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of this name identify as White, although the percentage has slightly decreased from 97.16% in 2000 to 93.83% in 2010. In contrast, the Hispanic representation within the Ferrare surname increased significantly by 148.36%, jumping from 2.13% in 2000 to 5.29% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of Ferrare bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 93.83% | -3.43% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 5.29% | 148.36% |
| 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% |