2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ferradas
A Portuguese surname meaning "worker with iron" or "blacksmith".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Ferradas. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ferradas 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Ferradas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ferradas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 His name appears in several historical documents from that period, including land records and legal proceedings.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ferradas
Among Census respondents with the surname Ferradas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ferradas 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 Ferradas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.2% · 96
- White4.9% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ferradas
Ferradas appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 413 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 413 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 Ferradas 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 | #154,182 | -0.3% |
| Count | 106 | 103 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ferradas bearers went from 106 to 103 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 413 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #154,182.
FAQ
Ferradas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ferradas?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Ferradas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Ferradas?
Ferradas ranks #154,182 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 103 people with the surname Ferradas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), 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 Ferradas.
Has Ferradas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ferradas went from 106 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #153,769 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Ferradas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ferradas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.2%. The next largest groups are White (4.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ferradas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ferradas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.2%), White (4.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Ferradas (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 Ferradas mean?
A Portuguese surname meaning "worker with iron" or "blacksmith". 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 Ferradas (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 share the surname Ferradas?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.