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

Ferreras, 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 Ferreras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferreras in America

Ferreras is the 23019th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferreras surname appeared 1,110 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 Ferreras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ferreras 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 Ferreras

The surname Ferreras is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to medieval times in the Iberian Peninsula. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "ferraria," which refers to an ironworks or a place where iron is forged.

During the Middle Ages, many surnames emerged as a way to distinguish individuals by their occupations or the places they lived. In this case, Ferreras likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who worked in an iron foundry or lived near one.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ferreras can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrias, a medieval document from the 14th century that recorded the names of landowners and their properties in the regions of Castile and León.

The name Ferreras has also been linked to various place names in Spain, such as Ferreras de Arriba and Ferreras de Abajo, both villages located in the province of Zamora. These place names suggest that the surname may have originated in these areas, where ironworks or mining activities were prevalent.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Ferreras. Juan Ferreras (1652-1735), a Spanish historian and author, is perhaps one of the most renowned figures with this name. He wrote extensively on the history of Spain and is best known for his work "Synopsis Histórica Chronológica de España."

Another prominent figure is José Ferreras (1728-1808), a Spanish painter and engraver who gained recognition for his religious works and portraits. His artistic contributions adorned numerous churches and monasteries throughout Spain.

In the realm of literature, Juan Ignacio Ferreras (1914-1988), a Spanish literary critic and scholar, made significant contributions to the study of Spanish literature. His extensive research and publications on various literary movements and authors have become invaluable resources for scholars and students alike.

Pedro Ferreras (1921-2013), a Spanish politician and lawyer, also left his mark on history. He served as a deputy in the Spanish Congress of Deputies and held several important positions within the Spanish judicial system.

Finally, María Fernanda Ferreras (1924-2016), a renowned Argentine actress and theater director, is remembered for her influential contributions to the performing arts in Argentina and beyond. Her performances on stage and in various film and television productions garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades throughout her illustrious career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferreras

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

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

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