Explore the Family Name Ferrini
The meaning of Ferrini
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Ferrino, a diminutive of Ferro. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Aldo, Carlo, Carmela, Dino, Gilda, Gino, Raul, Renato.
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How common is the last name Ferrini in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ferrini has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ferrini was ranked as the 41,657th most popular surname, with 492 individuals bearing it. By 2010, it had dropped to the 44,034th position, with 489 individuals carrying the name. This represents a change of -5.71% in rank and -0.61% in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 5.56%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #44,034 | -5.71% |
| Count | 492 | 489 | -0.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferrini
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity of those with the Ferrini surname. As of 2010, the majority (91%) identified as White, which is a decrease from 94.72% in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 106.94% over the decade, rising from 3.46% to 7.16%. There was also a slight increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, up from 1.02% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. No changes were recorded for those identifying as either Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with the figures remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.72% | 91% | -3.93% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 7.16% | 106.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 1.23% | 20.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |