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

Ferati, 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 Ferati surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferati in America

Ferati is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferati surname appeared 170 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 Ferati.

The history of the last name Ferati

The surname Ferati has its origins in Albania, a small country located in the Balkan Peninsula. The name dates back to the 15th century and is believed to have derived from the Albanian word "feraj," which means "relief" or "respite." It is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who provided comfort or assistance to others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ferati name can be found in the Venetian archives from the late 1400s, where a merchant named Gjergj Ferati is mentioned in a trade document. This suggests that the name was already well-established in Albania during that time period.

In the 16th century, the Ferati family played a significant role in the resistance against the Ottoman Empire's occupation of Albania. Historical records mention a prominent figure named Pjetër Ferati (1520-1592), who led a rebellion against the Ottoman forces in the region of Përmet.

The Ferati name is also associated with the town of Ferati, located in the Skrapar region of southern Albania. It is believed that the town may have been named after a notable Ferati family that resided there, or that the family adopted the name after the town.

Another notable individual with the Ferati surname was Thanas Ferati (1789-1863), a renowned Albanian scholar and linguist. He is credited with contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Albanian language during a period when it faced suppression under Ottoman rule.

In the 20th century, Todi Ferati (1913-1997) gained recognition as a prominent Albanian writer and poet. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggles faced by the Albanian people throughout history.

It is worth noting that variations of the Ferati surname exist, such as Ferrati and Ferraj, which may have similar origins or be derived from the same root word. However, these alternative spellings are less common and have not been as widely documented in historical records as the Ferati spelling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferati

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

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

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