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

Fermín, 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 Fermín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fermín in America

Fermín is the 6678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fermín surname appeared 5,057 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Fermín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fermín 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 Fermín

The surname FERMIN is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name "Firminus," which means "firm" or "steadfast." The name likely evolved from the Roman "Firminus," which was a common personal name in ancient Rome.

The earliest known records of the FERMIN surname can be traced back to the 11th century in the region of Castile, Spain. The name was particularly prevalent in the areas around the city of Burgos, where it was often associated with noble families and landowners.

In the 13th century, the FERMIN surname appeared in several historical documents, including the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that recorded the lives of pilgrims traveling to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. This suggests that individuals bearing the name may have been involved in the pilgrimage routes or related activities during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the FERMIN surname was Juan Fermin, a Spanish nobleman who lived in the city of Seville in the late 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the city's government and was known for his involvement in local politics and trade.

In the 16th century, the FERMIN surname gained further recognition with the birth of Juan Fermin Ayala (1493-1569), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas. He was part of the crew that accompanied Juan Ponce de León on his voyage to Florida in 1513.

Another notable individual with the FERMIN surname was Pedro Fermin de Vargas (1619-1698), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of New Mexico from 1688 to 1691. He played a significant role in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and the subsequent reconquest of New Mexico.

In the 18th century, José Fermin de Soto (1720-1790) was a Spanish philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of education in Spain. He was a strong advocate for educational reforms and wrote several influential works on the subject.

During the 19th century, the FERMIN surname was also found in other parts of Europe, particularly in France and Italy, where it was likely introduced through migration and trade. One notable individual from this period was Fermin Caballero (1800-1876), a Spanish writer, politician, and historian who served as a member of the Royal Spanish Academy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fermín

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

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

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