Explore the Family Name Ferryman
The meaning of Ferryman
English: occupational name from Middle English fer(ri)man ‘ferryman’, for someone who operates a ferry. See Ferry and Ferrier 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ferryman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Ferryman" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,596th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 44,109th place—a change of -6.04%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly, going from 493 in 2000 to 488 in 2010, representing a -1.01% change. The proportion per 100,000 people showed a similar trend, decreasing by -5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #44,109 | -6.04% |
| Count | 493 | 488 | -1.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ferryman
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Ferryman surname is primarily associated with individuals identifying as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, approximately 89.86% of those with the surname identified as White, although this dropped slightly to 87.09% by 2010. A small percentage of individuals identified as Hispanic and Black, with both groups seeing an increase between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic representation rose from 1.83% to 3.28%, while the Black representation increased from 7.71% to 9.22%. No significant data were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, or for those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.86% | 87.09% | -3.08% |
| Black | 7.71% | 9.22% | 19.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 3.28% | 79.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |