2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Feerrar
An Americanized spelling of the Italian surname Ferrari, possibly an occupational name for one who worked with iron.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Feerrar. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Feerrar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Feerrar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Feerrar, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Feerrar
The surname "FEERRAR" is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "ferraro," which means "blacksmith" or "ironworker." In the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, and the name "FEERRAR" likely referred to an ancestor who worked as a blacksmith or iron craftsman.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "FEERRAR" can be found in the records of the city of Milan, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a man named Giovanni Feerrar was listed as a master blacksmith who worked in the city's renowned metalworking district. It is possible that this Giovanni Feerrar was an ancestor of many modern-day individuals bearing the surname.
Throughout the centuries, the name "FEERRAR" has undergone various spelling variations, including "Ferraro," "Ferrero," and "Ferrara." These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences that shaped the name over time. In some instances, the name may have been derived from place names, such as the city of Ferrara in northern Italy, which was known for its ironworking traditions.
One notable figure in history who bore the surname "FEERRAR" was Andrea Ferrero, a renowned Italian architect and sculptor who lived from 1478 to 1528. Ferrero was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings in the city of Genoa, including the Church of Sant'Agostino and the Palazzo del Principe.
Another prominent individual with the surname "FEERRAR" was Girolamo Ferraro, an Italian philosopher and theologian who lived from 1499 to 1573. Ferraro was a professor at the University of Padua and authored several influential works on metaphysics and natural philosophy.
In the field of literature, the name "FEERRAR" is associated with the Italian writer and poet Gherardo Ferraro, who lived from 1620 to 1685. Ferraro was a member of the renowned Accademia dell'Arcadia, a literary society in Rome, and his works were widely celebrated during his lifetime.
Other notable individuals bearing the surname "FEERRAR" include the Italian painter Francesco Ferrero (1598-1669), known for his religious works and portraiture, and the Italian composer and musician Baldassare Ferri (1610-1680), who was a prominent figure in the Baroque musical tradition of Italy.
While the surname "FEERRAR" has its roots in the northern regions of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the skilled blacksmiths and ironworkers who played a vital role in the metalworking traditions of medieval Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Feerrar
Among Census respondents with the surname Feerrar, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Feerrar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Feerrar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Feerrar
Feerrar appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,815 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 5,815 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Feerrar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #147,954 | 3.8% |
| Count | 106 | 112 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Feerrar bearers went from 106 to 112 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 5,815 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #147,954.
FAQ
Feerrar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Feerrar?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Feerrar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Feerrar?
Feerrar ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Feerrar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Feerrar.
Has Feerrar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Feerrar went from 106 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Feerrar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Feerrar, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Feerrar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Feerrar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Feerrar (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Feerrar mean?
An Americanized spelling of the Italian surname Ferrari, possibly an occupational name for one who worked with iron. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Feerrar (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Feerrar?
Want to know how many people have the surname Feerrar? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.