Explore the Family Name Ferrett
The meaning of Ferrett
English (southern counties): from Middle English fer(r)et(t), furet ‘ferret’ (Old French fuiret, furet, literally ‘little thief’), either as a nickname for someone who resembled a ferret in some way or for a ferreter, someone who hunts with ferrets (see Ferriter).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferrett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ferrett declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,577th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 72,332nd. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 10.03% in this decade, from 299 people to 269. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Ferrett per 100,000 population fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #72,332 | -15.59% |
| Count | 299 | 269 | -10.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferrett
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest share of individuals with the surname Ferrett identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though this percentage dropped slightly from 98.33% to 94.42%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase over the decade, jumping from 1.67% to 4.83%. No Ferretts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. It's worth noting that some data was suppressed for privacy reasons, ensuring individual identities remain anonymous.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.33% | 94.42% | -3.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 4.83% | 189.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |