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

Feery, 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 Feery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feery in America

Feery is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feery surname appeared 127 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 Feery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feery to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Feery

The surname Feery has its origins in England, tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "ferier," meaning a blacksmith or iron worker. This occupation name likely arose due to the prevalence of blacksmiths in medieval times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, referencing a Thomas le Feyrer. The name also appeared in various spellings, such as Ferror, Ferror, and Ferrier, reflecting the evolution of language over time.

In the 13th century, the name Feery was associated with several landowners in the county of Somerset. The Feeries of Batcombe Manor are mentioned in documents from 1274, indicating their influential status in the region.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the name Feery. However, it does list individuals with similar occupational surnames, such as "Faber" (meaning smith), suggesting the presence of blacksmiths and metalworkers during that period.

Historically notable individuals with the surname Feery include Sir John Feery (1567-1644), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Shaftesbury in the early 17th century. Another prominent figure was William Feery (1694-1768), a renowned clockmaker from London whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy.

In the literary world, Elizabeth Feery (1820-1891) was an acclaimed novelist and poet from Ireland, known for her works exploring the lives of the working class in the Victorian era. Her contemporaries included the famous Irish author William Carleton and poet James Clarence Mangan.

During the American Civil War, Captain James Feery (1836-1864) served in the Union Army and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in Virginia. He tragically lost his life during the conflict.

Another notable figure was Sir Robert Feery (1875-1948), a British diplomat and ambassador to several countries, including Turkey and Brazil, in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in shaping foreign policy during his distinguished career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feery

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

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 Feery 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Feery has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Feery was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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