Explore the Family Name Ferriolo
The meaning of Ferriolo
Italian: variant of Ferraiolo, or alternatively from Sicilian firriolu, furriolu, a term denoting a type of cloak, typically of silk, worn by clerics and high-ranking officials.
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How common is the last name Ferriolo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ferriolo has seen an increase in popularity over time. In 2000, Ferriolo ranked 124,109 in popularity with a count of 128 people bearing this name. By 2010, this surname had climbed to the rank of 100,791, with 179 individuals identified as Ferriolos, representing a 39.84% increase. The proportion of people named Ferriolo per 100k also rose by 20.0% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #124,109 | #100,791 | 18.79% |
| Count | 128 | 179 | 39.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferriolo
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of those with the surname Ferriolo identify as White. In 2000, this group constituted 98.44% of all Ferriolos. By 2010, however, that percentage had decreased to 91.06%. Over the same period, there was an emergence of Ferriolos identifying as having two or more races and as Hispanic, accounting for 2.79% and 6.15% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportions of Ferriolos who are Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 91.06% | -7.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 6.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |