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

Feria, 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 Feria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Feria in America

Feria is the 19229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Feria surname appeared 1,411 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 Feria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Feria 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 Feria

The surname "FERIA" has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal, where it first emerged during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various historical documents and records. Some scholars suggest that the name may have derived from the Latin word "feria," which means "holiday" or "feast day," potentially indicating a connection to religious or cultural celebrations.

In the 14th century, the name Feria was documented in the Libro de la Becerro, an important census document from the reign of King Pedro I of Castile. This record provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of the name during that era.

Over the centuries, the name Feria has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Juan de Feria (1532-1596), a Spanish military officer and diplomat who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Netherlands. Another prominent bearer of the name was Diego de Feria (1580-1648), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served during the Thirty Years' War.

In the realm of literature, Miguel de Feria y Cervantes (1610-1668) was a Spanish poet and writer whose works contributed to the literary landscape of the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Additionally, Francisco de Feria y Salcedo (1664-1732) was a Spanish philosopher and theologian known for his scholarly writings.

The name Feria has also been documented in various regions of Spain and Portugal, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. For instance, in certain areas, the name may have been written as "Ferria" or "Ferya," reflecting local linguistic influences and dialects.

While the exact origin and meaning of the surname Feria remain subjects of scholarly debate, its long history and association with notable figures have solidified its place in the cultural tapestry of the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Feria

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

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

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