Explore the Family Name Ferrera
The meaning of Ferrera
1. Italian (northwestern): variant of Ferrara. 2. Italian: habitational name from Ferrera Cenisio (now Moncenisio) in Piedmont, or Ferrera di Varese and Ferrera Erbognone, both in Lombardy. 3. Spanish and Catalan: topographic name for someone who lived near a forge or ironworks, from Latin ferraria. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Carlos, Manuel, Rafael, Augusto, Francisco, Jorge, Jose, Luis, Miguel, Pedro, Ramona, Ricardo. Italian Salvatore, Antonio, Biagio, Domenic, Sal, Aldo, Angelo, Attilio, Carmelo, Elio, Enrico.
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How common is the last name Ferrera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ferrera has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 11,362nd in 2000, it moved up to the 10,287th position in 2010, reflecting a 9.46% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,546 to 3,133 during the same period, marking a significant rise by 23.06%. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 increased by 12.77%, changing from 0.94 to 1.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,362 | #10,287 | 9.46% |
| Count | 2,546 | 3,133 | 23.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 1.06 | 12.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferrera
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic group saw the most significant rise in the use of the surname Ferrera, growing by 15.81% from 41.67% to 48.26%. The White group, which had previously held the majority at 52.47%, declined by 11% to 46.70%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group remained relatively stable with only a minor decrease of 1.99%. The Black group emerged with a 1.44% share in 2010 from zero in 2000, while the Two or More Races category was entirely absent in 2010 after previously accounting for 2.08%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group remained consistently unrepresented across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.67% | 48.26% | 15.81% |
| White | 52.47% | 46.7% | -11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.51% | 2.46% | -1.99% |
| Black | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |