Explore the Family Name Ferraris
The meaning of Ferraris
Italian (Piedmont): patronymic from Ferraro. It is formed with the Latin ablative plural suffix -is imparting the sense ‘belonging to, of’, in this case ‘member of the Ferrari family’ (compare Ferrari). This surname is also established in southern France, Argentina, and the Philippines. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Angelo, Dino, Enzo, Gerardo, Rinaldo, Roberto. Spanish Jose, Carlos, Concepcion, Francisca, Julio, Mercedes.
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How common is the last name Ferraris in the United States?
The surname Ferraris, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name Ferraris improved slightly from 39,240 in 2000 to 38,582 in 2010, a change of 1.68%. In terms of count, Ferraris saw an increase from 528 individuals in 2000 to 573 in 2010, representing a growth of 8.52%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #38,582 | 1.68% |
| Count | 528 | 573 | 8.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferraris
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Ferraris surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. White individuals with this surname decreased by 11%, from 77.65% to 69.11%. On the other hand, there was a significant increase of 46.27% in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 11.93% to 17.45%. There was also a rise of 24.32% in the Hispanic category, from 8.14% to 10.12%. The percentage of people with this surname who identify as belonging to two or more races increased slightly by 9.13%. No individuals with the Ferraris surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.65% | 69.11% | -11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.93% | 17.45% | 46.27% |
| Hispanic | 8.14% | 10.12% | 24.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 2.27% | 9.13% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |