Explore the Family Name Ferren
The meaning of Ferren
1. English: variant of Ferran, itself a variant of Farrand. 2. Irish: variant of Farren, or perhaps a shortened and altered form of McFerran.
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How common is the last name Ferren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ferren has slightly diminished from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ferren ranked 24,929 in terms of surname popularity and was held by approximately 936 individuals. This figure equated to a proportion of 0.35 per 100,000 people. By 2010, although the count of individuals with this surname had only dropped to 870, the rank fell to 27,646. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased to 0.29, reflecting an overall decrease in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,929 | #27,646 | -10.9% |
| Count | 936 | 870 | -7.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.29 | -17.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferren
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ferren has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Ferren surname identified as White (93.80%), followed by Hispanic (2.78%). A smaller percentage identified as Black (1.60%), with extremely low representation among Asian/Pacific Islander (0.64%) and those claiming two or more races (1.18%). American Indian and Alaskan Native representation was nonexistent. By 2010, the distribution remained largely the same, however, there were notable increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic categories, rising to 0.80% and 3.10% respectively. Representation among Black identifiers saw a decrease to 1.26%, while the proportion of those identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase to 1.26%. Interestingly, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation emerged, albeit at a low 0.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.8% | 92.99% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.1% | 11.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.26% | 6.78% |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.26% | -21.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0.8% | 25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |