2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ferrazzi
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "ferraio", meaning a blacksmith or iron worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Ferrazzi. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ferrazzi 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Ferrazzi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ferrazzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.0%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ferrazzi
The surname Ferrazzi is of Italian origin, originating primarily in the northern regions of Italy such as Lombardy and Veneto. The name likely has its roots in the Italian word "ferrazza," which means a small iron tool or iron nail. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname initially, referring to a blacksmith or someone who worked with iron tools.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ferrazzi date back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various Italian records and manuscripts. One notable mention is found in the historical records of the city of Verona, where a family by the name of Ferrazzi is documented as having lived in the area during the 14th century.
In the 15th century, the name Ferrazzi appears in the records of the city of Vicenza, where a prominent family bearing this surname held significant influence and power. Several members of this family served in important roles within the local government and were known for their involvement in the city's affairs.
A notable figure with the surname Ferrazzi was Antonio Ferrazzi (1530-1596), an Italian architect and engineer who was born in Vicenza. He was renowned for his work on several important architectural projects in the region, including the design of the Palazzo Thiene in Vicenza, which is considered a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture.
Another prominent individual was Gian Battista Ferrazzi (1580-1655), an Italian painter and engraver from the Veneto region. He was known for his religious paintings and his contribution to the artistic traditions of the time.
In the 18th century, a member of the Ferrazzi family, Giovanni Battista Ferrazzi (1725-1790), gained recognition as a respected jurist and legal scholar in the city of Venice. His works on legal theory and practice were widely referenced and influential during that period.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure was Giuseppe Ferrazzi (1812-1887), an Italian composer and conductor from Lombardy. He composed several operas and was the director of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world.
While the surname Ferrazzi has its origins in northern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with individuals bearing this name found in various regions and countries around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ferrazzi
Among Census respondents with the surname Ferrazzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.0%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ferrazzi 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 Ferrazzi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.2% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino12.0% · 13
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ferrazzi
Ferrazzi 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-16 bearers (-13.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 26,938 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+8 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,040 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.8%) | Down 26,938 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+8.0%) | Up 10,040 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 Ferrazzi 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 | #160,975 | #150,935 | 6.2% |
| Count | 100 | 108 | 8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ferrazzi bearers went from 100 to 108 (+8.0% change). The surname moved up 10,040 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #150,935.
FAQ
Ferrazzi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ferrazzi?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Ferrazzi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Ferrazzi?
Ferrazzi ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 108 people with the surname Ferrazzi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Ferrazzi.
Has Ferrazzi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ferrazzi went from 100 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 8 (+8.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Ferrazzi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ferrazzi, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.0%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Ferrazzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.2% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ferrazzi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.2%), Hispanic (12.0%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Ferrazzi (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 Ferrazzi mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "ferraio", meaning a blacksmith or iron worker. 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 Ferrazzi (0.04 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 Ferrazzi?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Ferrazzi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.