Find out how popular the last name Farrera is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Farrera.

Farrera, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Farrera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Farrera in America

Farrera is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Farrera surname appeared 125 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Farrera.

The history of the last name Farrera

The surname Farrera originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "farrera," which means "mill" or "flour mill." This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals who worked in or owned flour mills.

The earliest known records of the Farrera surname date back to the 13th century in various medieval documents and records from the Catalan region. One notable mention is found in the "Llibre de Privilegis" (Book of Privileges) of the city of Barcelona, which references a person named Bernat Farrera in the year 1275.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name Farrera appears in several historical documents, including land registries and tax records, indicating the presence of families bearing this surname in various towns and villages across Catalonia. The name also appears in the records of the Consell de Cent (Council of One Hundred), the governing council of Barcelona during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, a prominent individual named Joan Farrera (born around 1520) was a renowned architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several notable churches and buildings in Barcelona and its surrounding areas.

Another notable figure was Francesc Farrera (1598-1666), a Catalan painter and artist who was active during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and museums in Catalonia.

Moving forward to the 18th century, there was Josep Farrera (1711-1786), a Catalan lawyer and historian who wrote extensively about the history and customs of Catalonia. His works are considered valuable sources for understanding the region's past.

In the 19th century, Marià Farrera (1833-1897) was a prominent Catalan architect who played a significant role in the development of the modernist architectural style in Barcelona. He designed several notable buildings, including the Casa Farrera in the city's Eixample district.

Throughout its history, the Farrera surname has maintained a strong presence in Catalonia and has been associated with individuals from various professions, including artisans, artists, lawyers, and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Farrera

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Farrera.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Farrera was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Farrera was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Farrera, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!