Explore the Family Name Ferrill
The meaning of Ferrill
1. Irish: variant of Farrell. 2. English: variant of Fairhall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferrill in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ferrill saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, falling from rank 19,208 to 19,234—a decrease of 0.14%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.88%, from 1,307 to 1,410 over the same period. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.48.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,208 | #19,234 | -0.14% |
| Count | 1,307 | 1,410 | 7.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferrill
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Ferrill surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as white made up the largest percentage, though that number decreased from 86.76% to 85.11%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.99% to 3.05%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black slightly decreased from 9.49% to 9.01%, while those reporting two or more races increased from 1.30% to 1.77%. There were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.76% | 85.11% | -1.9% |
| Black | 9.49% | 9.01% | -5.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.05% | 53.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.77% | 36.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |