Explore the Family Name Ferre
The meaning of Ferre
1. French (Ferré): nickname from ferré ‘of iron’ i.e. ‘armed’. 2. French (southern; Ferré): variant of Ferrer 1. 3. Altered form of English Ferry. Some characteristic forenames: French Alain, Andre, Francois, Laurette, Olivier. Spanish Francisco, Fernando, Mario, Abelardo, Carlos, Eduardo, Humberto, Jose, Juan, Mariana, Mirta.
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How common is the last name Ferre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ferre has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was positioned at rank 29,210, and by 2010, it had climbed slightly to the 28,809th spot, which is an overall change of around 1.37%. The number of people with the Ferre surname also rose by approximately 8.12%, from 764 in 2000 to 826 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.28 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #28,809 | 1.37% |
| Count | 764 | 826 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferre
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Ferre surname. In 2000, a substantial 81.41% identified as White, but by 2010, this figure dropped to 71.91%, a decrease of 11.67%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 43.11% over the decade, moving from 15.31% in 2000 to 21.91% in 2010. The Black ethnicity saw a small dip of 7.64%, decreasing from 1.44% to 1.33%. Interestingly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not recorded in 2000, but appeared in 2010, accounting for 2.54% and 0.73% respectively. The group identifying as two or more races also increased from 0.92% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010, marking a 70.65% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.41% | 71.91% | -11.67% |
| Hispanic | 15.31% | 21.91% | 43.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.57% | 70.65% |
| Black | 1.44% | 1.33% | -7.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |