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

Ferrentino, 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 Ferrentino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferrentino in America

Ferrentino is the 39281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferrentino surname appeared 560 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 Ferrentino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ferrentino 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 Ferrentino

The surname Ferrentino originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "ferrarius," meaning "blacksmith" or "ironworker." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in metalworking professions.

The name Ferrentino is believed to have first appeared in historical records as early as the 11th century, though its exact origins remain uncertain. Some experts suggest that it may have originated from the names of specific locations or settlements in southern Italy, perhaps derived from the Latin word "ferrum," meaning "iron."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ferrentino surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was well-established in this area during that time period.

In the 13th century, a notable individual named Goffredo Ferrentino was mentioned in the Annales Ecclesiastici, a historical work by the Italian historian Cesare Baronio. Goffredo was a monk and scholar who lived in the Abbey of Montecassino, known for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.

During the Renaissance period, the Ferrentino family produced several notable figures, including the architect and sculptor Giacomo Ferrentino, who was born in Naples in 1480 and contributed to the construction of various churches and palaces in the city.

In the 17th century, a renowned painter named Bartolomeo Ferrentino (1628-1692) hailed from the town of Grottaminarda in Campania. His works, primarily religious paintings, can still be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable figure with the Ferrentino surname was Giuseppe Ferrentino (1784-1858), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Neapolitan parliament during the Napoleonic era. He played a significant role in the legal reforms of the Kingdom of Naples.

Throughout history, the Ferrentino name has been associated with various professions, from metalworkers and artisans to scholars and politicians. While the name's origins remain rooted in southern Italy, its bearers have contributed to various aspects of Italian culture and society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferrentino

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

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

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