Explore the Family Name Ferrence
The meaning of Ferrence
Americanized form of Hungarian Ferencz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferrence in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ferrence has seen minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ferrence was ranked as the 55,237th most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell slightly to the 58,735th position, marking a decrease of 6.33%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 348 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, a decrease of just under 1%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Ferrence fell by 7.69% within the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #58,735 | -6.33% |
| Count | 348 | 345 | -0.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferrence
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts. The percentage of those identifying as White and bearing the surname Ferrence increased marginally from 94.54% in 2000 to 95.94% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities increased by 20.83%, from 1.44% to 1.74%. However, the percentage of those who identify as Black and bear the surname Ferrence decreased significantly from 2.59% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. No individuals with the Ferrence surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years observed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.54% | 95.94% | 1.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.74% | 20.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |