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

Ferola, 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 Ferola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferola in America

Ferola is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferola surname appeared 103 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 Ferola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ferola 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 Ferola

The surname FEROLA originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have its roots in the Latin word "ferula," which referred to a rod or stick used for punishment or correction. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who held authority or a position of discipline, such as a schoolteacher or a magistrate.

The earliest recorded instances of the FEROLA surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various Italian historical documents. One notable mention is found in the records of the Angevin Court in Naples, where a nobleman named Giovanni Ferola was listed as a member of the royal guard in 1382.

In the 15th century, the name FEROLA appeared in several Neapolitan chronicles, including the writings of the historian Gian Antonio Summonte, who documented the lives and deeds of prominent Neapolitan families. One such family was the Ferolas of Aversa, who held significant influence and wealth in the region.

As the name spread across Italy, it also evolved into various spelling variations, such as Ferola, Ferrola, and Ferrula. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.

One notable figure bearing the FEROLA surname was Pietro Ferola (1590-1655), a renowned Neapolitan painter and architect of the Baroque era. His works can be found in numerous churches and palaces throughout Naples and the surrounding areas.

Another important figure was Antonio Ferola (1677-1764), a celebrated composer and violinist from Carinola, near Naples. He is remembered for his contributions to the Neapolitan School of violin playing and his compositions for the violin, which were widely performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Ferola (1821-1887) gained recognition as a prominent Italian politician and statesman. He served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

The FEROLA surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through Italian migration. One notable bearer of the name was Francisco Ferola (1854-1928), a Spanish-born architect who worked extensively in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and helped shape the city's architectural landscape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In more recent times, the name FEROLA has been carried by individuals such as Pasquale Ferola (1905-1990), an Italian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the successful Ferola Contracting Company in New York City, and contributed significantly to various charitable causes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferola

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

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

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