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

Ferdin, 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 Ferdin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferdin in America

Ferdin is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferdin surname appeared 415 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 Ferdin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ferdin 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 Ferdin

The surname FERDIN has its origins in the German language. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, Germany during the late 15th century. The name is derived from the Old German word 'ferd', which translates to 'journey' or 'travel'. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who travelled frequently or was a merchant or trader.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FERDIN can be found in a document from the town of Nuremberg, dated 1492. The document mentions a Johann FERDIN, who was a merchant and businessman in the city. Another early reference to the name is found in a census record from the village of Wittelsbach, dated 1517, where a family with the surname FERDIN is listed.

In the 16th century, the name FERDIN began to spread beyond Bavaria to other regions of Germany, such as Saxony and Prussia. During this time, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including FERDINS, FERDYN, and FERDINER. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional differences in pronunciation.

One notable individual with the surname FERDIN was Hans FERDIN (1525-1598), a renowned clockmaker from the city of Augsburg. His intricate and innovative timepieces were highly sought after by the nobility and royalty of Europe. Another prominent figure was Georg FERDIN (1563-1632), a Lutheran theologian and professor at the University of Wittenberg, who played a significant role in the religious debates of the Reformation era.

In the 17th century, the name FERDIN was also found in parts of Switzerland and Austria, likely due to migration and trade connections with Germany. One example is Johann Jakob FERDIN (1642-1718), a Swiss painter and engraver who gained recognition for his intricate and detailed works of art.

As the centuries progressed, individuals with the surname FERDIN continued to make contributions in various fields. In the 19th century, Karl FERDIN (1798-1876) was a German architect known for his designs of public buildings and churches in the Neoclassical style. Additionally, Friedrich FERDIN (1820-1892) was a respected linguist and scholar of Germanic languages, who authored several influential works on the subject.

While the surname FERDIN is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as commerce, religion, art, and academia over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferdin

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

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

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