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

Ferrazzano, 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 Ferrazzano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferrazzano in America

Ferrazzano is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferrazzano surname appeared 213 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 Ferrazzano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ferrazzano 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 Ferrazzano

The surname Ferrazzano originated in Italy, specifically in the town of the same name located in the province of Campobasso, in the Molise region. The name likely dates back to the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

Ferrazzano is believed to be derived from the Latin word "ferratus," which means "iron worker" or "blacksmith." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with iron or practiced the trade of blacksmithing in the town of Ferrazzano.

Early records of the name Ferrazzano can be found in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region, including local church records and property deeds. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in a document from the year 1278, which mentions a "Giovanni di Ferrazzano."

During the Renaissance period, the town of Ferrazzano was known for its skilled artisans and metalworkers, which may have contributed to the prominence of the surname in the area. Notable individuals with the surname Ferrazzano from this period include Domenico Ferrazzano, a renowned goldsmith who lived in the 16th century, and Giulio Ferrazzano, a respected architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the region during the late 15th century.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Ferrazzano family migrated to the nearby city of Naples, where they became influential merchants and traders. One of the most notable figures from this period was Antonio Ferrazzano (1705-1778), a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several public works in Naples.

As the centuries passed, the Ferrazzano surname spread beyond its origins in the Molise region, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different parts of Italy and even abroad. Notable individuals with the surname from more recent history include Giuseppe Ferrazzano (1835-1912), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament, and Vincenzo Ferrazzano (1860-1937), a respected educator and author who wrote several books on Italian literature and culture.

While the surname Ferrazzano has its roots in a small town in southern Italy, it has since become a name of historical significance, carried by individuals who have contributed to various fields, including the arts, architecture, business, politics, and education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferrazzano

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

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

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