Explore the Family Name Ferreras
The meaning of Ferreras
Spanish: plural form of Ferrera.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferreras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ferreras has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ferreras ranked 31,126 in popularity with a count of 705 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank moved up to 23,019 with 1,110 people bearing the surname, indicating a 26.05 percent change in rank and a remarkable 57.45 percent increase in count. The proportion of individuals with the Ferreras name per 100,000 also increased by 46.15 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #23,019 | 26.05% |
| Count | 705 | 1,110 | 57.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.38 | 46.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferreras
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides data regarding the ethnic identities associated with the surname Ferreras. In 2000, 76.31 percent identified as Hispanic, 15.74 percent were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 6.52 percent identified as White. By 2010, there was a slight increase in the number of Hispanics to 79.01 percent, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders slightly decreased to 15.50. The proportion of White individuals significantly dropped to 3.78 percent. For the first time, individuals identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 census at 0.90 percent. However, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.31% | 79.01% | 3.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.74% | 15.5% | -1.52% |
| White | 6.52% | 3.78% | -42.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |