2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ferracci
A surname derived from the Italian word "ferraccio" meaning a blacksmith or worker of iron.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Ferracci. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ferracci surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Ferracci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ferracci, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ferracci
The surname Ferracci originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ferrarius," which means "blacksmith" or "ironworker." The name likely first appeared in regions of northern Italy, such as Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, where metalworking and ironsmithing were common trades.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ferracci can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1289. This document mentions a Pietro Ferracci, who was a prominent blacksmith and metalworker in the city. The Ferracci name also appears in several other medieval records from towns and cities across northern Italy, suggesting that it was a relatively common surname during this period.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giacomo Ferracci was a renowned architect and engineer from Florence. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings and structures in the city, including the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge. Giacomo Ferracci lived from approximately 1320 to 1390.
Another notable individual with the surname Ferracci was Lorenzo Ferracci, a skilled Renaissance painter and fresco artist from the city of Parma. Born in 1445, Lorenzo Ferracci was commissioned to create several works of art for churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, and his paintings were highly regarded during his lifetime.
In the 16th century, a family named Ferracci gained prominence in the town of Piacenza, in the Emilia-Romagna region. This family owned and operated a successful metalworking business, producing tools, weapons, and other iron goods. One member of this family, Giovanni Battista Ferracci, born in 1525, was particularly skilled in the art of sword-making and became renowned for his craftsmanship.
Another individual of note with the surname Ferracci was Vincenzo Ferracci, a 17th-century composer and musician from Naples. Born in 1620, Vincenzo Ferracci was known for his compositions for the violin and wrote several influential works that helped shape the development of Baroque music in Italy.
While the Ferracci name has its origins in medieval Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries. However, its historical roots can be traced back to the skilled metalworkers and artisans of northern Italy during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ferracci
Among Census respondents with the surname Ferracci, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ferracci bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ferracci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.1% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ferracci
Ferracci appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,758 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-4 bearers (-3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 986 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Down 7,758 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.8%) | Down 986 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ferracci surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #154,755 | -0.6% |
| Count | 106 | 102 | -3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ferracci bearers went from 106 to 102 (-3.8% change). The surname moved down 986 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #154,755.
FAQ
Ferracci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ferracci?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Ferracci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Ferracci?
Ferracci ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Ferracci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ferracci.
Has Ferracci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ferracci went from 106 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Ferracci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ferracci, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ferracci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.1% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ferracci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ferracci (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ferracci mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "ferraccio" meaning a blacksmith or worker of iron. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ferracci (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Ferracci?
See how many people have the surname Ferracci on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.