Explore the Family Name Ferreyra
The meaning of Ferreyra
Galician and Portuguese: variant of Ferreira. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Jorge, Natividad, Juan, Luis, Adalberto, Alfredo, Arcelia, Armando, Arturo, Augusto, Carlos.
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How common is the last name Ferreyra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ferreyra has significantly increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ferreyra was ranked 25,591st in popularity but by 2010 it had jumped to a ranking of 19,986, reflecting a growth of 21.9%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also rose from 906 to 1,341 during this period, marking an impressive surge of 48.01%. This change also boosted the proportion of people named Ferreyra per 100,000 from 0.34 to 0.45, indicating a rise of 32.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,591 | #19,986 | 21.9% |
| Count | 906 | 1,341 | 48.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.45 | 32.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferreyra
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ferreyra, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a substantial increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic. From 2000 to 2010, there was a 4.49% increase in the Hispanic population, reaching a high of 94.11%. Over the same period, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped considerably from 8.50% to 5.44%, representing a decline of 36.00%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islanders also saw a reduction, falling by 32.73% from 0.55% to 0.37%. Interestingly, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native holding this surname in either census year. However, the population indicating two or more races, which accounted for 0.77% in 2000, was completely absent in the 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.07% | 94.11% | 4.49% |
| White | 8.5% | 5.44% | -36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.37% | -32.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |