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

Ferradas, 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 Ferradas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferradas in America

Ferradas is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferradas surname appeared 106 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 Ferradas.

The history of the last name Ferradas

The surname FERRADAS originates from Spain, and its history can be traced back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Spanish word "ferrada," which means "shod" or "iron-clad," referring to someone who worked with iron or perhaps wore iron shoes or armor.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the 13th and 14th centuries in various regions of Spain, particularly in Galicia, Asturias, and Cantabria. It is believed that the name may have originated from a place name or a nickname given to someone associated with metalworking or blacksmithing.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Pedro Ferradas, a nobleman from Galicia who lived in the late 13th century. His name appears in several historical documents from that period, including land records and legal proceedings.

In the 15th century, the name FERRADAS gained prominence in the region of Asturias, where a family of that surname held significant influence and landed estates. Juan Ferradas de Llanes, born in 1437, was a prominent member of this family and served as a magistrate in the city of Oviedo.

Another notable figure with the surname FERRADAS was Isabel Ferradas, who lived in the 16th century in the town of Santillana del Mar, Cantabria. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of local churches and religious institutions.

During the 17th century, a branch of the FERRADAS family settled in the Canary Islands, where they became involved in the lucrative wine trade. Alonso Ferradas, born in 1612 in Tenerife, was a successful merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the island's economy.

In the 18th century, the FERRADAS surname spread to the Americas as a result of Spanish colonization. One notable individual was Francisco Ferradas, born in 1745 in Havana, Cuba, who served as a military officer in the Spanish army and participated in the defense of the island against British forces during the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout the centuries, the FERRADAS surname has been associated with various professions, including metalworking, agriculture, law, and military service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferradas

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

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 Ferradas 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.

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

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