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

Ferrante, 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 Ferrante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferrante in America

Ferrante is the 5333rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferrante surname appeared 6,532 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 Ferrante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ferrante 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 Ferrante

The surname Ferrante has its origins in Italy, dating back to medieval times. It is derived from the Italian word "ferrante," which means "iron worker" or "blacksmith." This occupational surname was likely given to individuals who worked with iron, forging tools, weapons, or other metal implements.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ferrante surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ferrante di Napoli, a blacksmith who lived in Naples in the late 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, the Ferrante name gained prominence with several notable figures. One of the most renowned was Ferrante d'Aragona (1452-1494), also known as Ferrante I, who was the King of Naples from 1458 until his death. He played a significant role in the Italian Wars and was known for his military prowess and political acumen.

Another historical figure with the Ferrante surname was Antonio Ferrante (c. 1490-1550), an Italian humanist scholar and poet. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time and was renowned for his Latin poetry and translations.

In the 16th century, the Ferrante surname was also associated with the arts. Giovan Battista Ferrante (c. 1530-1600) was an Italian painter and architect who worked in Naples and Messina. His works included religious paintings and architectural designs for churches and palaces.

Moving into the 17th century, the Ferrante name continued to be found among notable individuals. Giulio Cesare Ferrante (1607-1685) was an Italian composer and organist who served as the maestro di cappella at the Basilica of St. Peter's in Rome.

Throughout its history, the Ferrante surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name. While its origins lie in the metalworking trade, the Ferrante surname has left an indelible mark across different fields, including politics, arts, literature, and music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferrante

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

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

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