Explore the Family Name Ferron
The meaning of Ferron
1. French and English (partly of Huguenot origin): occupational name for a blacksmith or worker in iron, from Old French and Middle English ferron ‘ironmonger, blacksmith’ (from Latin ferro, genitive ferronis, a derivative of ferrum ‘iron’). 2. Italian (northern): variant of Ferrone. 3. Irish: from Mac Mhearáin, see McFerran. The name may have been confused with Farren. Anglicized forms of this name can be indistinguishable from those of Ó Fearáin, see Fearon. 4. Possibly also a shortened form of northern Irish McFerron. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Aime, Fernand, Luce, Marthe, Remy.
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How common is the last name Ferron in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ferron has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ferron ranked 15,293rd in frequency among all surnames, with 1,764 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 16,098th place, however, the count of individuals sharing the surname rose marginally by 1.98% to 1,799 people. The proportion of the Ferron surname per 100k population also decreased by 6.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,293 | #16,098 | -5.26% |
| Count | 1,764 | 1,799 | 1.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.65 | 0.61 | -6.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferron
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Ferron identify as White, although this percentage has decreased from 77.32% in 2000 to 74.82% in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity associated with the Ferron surname is Black, which saw an increase from 14.40% in 2000 to 15.90% in 2010. Furthermore, there was a significant rise in the percentage of Ferrons identifying as Hispanic, increasing by 24.85%. On the other hand, the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native have slightly decreased over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.32% | 74.82% | -3.23% |
| Black | 14.4% | 15.9% | 10.42% |
| Hispanic | 4.99% | 6.23% | 24.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.61% | -5.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.08% | 0.94% | -12.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.5% | -1.96% |