Explore the Family Name Ferringer
The meaning of Ferringer
Probably an altered form of German Fehringer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferringer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ferringer has experienced a change in popularity. In 2000, Ferringer ranked 54,385th and increased to 52,383rd in 2010, representing a 3.68% increase in ranking. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 355 in 2000 to 396 in 2010, an overall increase of 11.55%. However, the distribution of the surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,385 | #52,383 | 3.68% |
| Count | 355 | 396 | 11.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferringer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides intriguing insights into the Ferringer name's ethnic identity. In 2000, the vast majority of Ferringers were of White ethnic identity at 96.34%, and this proportion slightly decreased to 94.19% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.69% in 2000 to zero by 2010. Notably, there was no representation of Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the Ferringer surname in both census years. A new category emerged in 2010 with 3.54% of Ferringers identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.34% | 94.19% | -2.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |