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

Ferretiz, 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 Ferretiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferretiz in America

Ferretiz is the 38265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferretiz surname appeared 579 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 Ferretiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ferretiz 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 Ferretiz

The surname "FERRETIZ" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "ferrete," which means "small iron object" or "iron tool." The earliest known records of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Catalonia, where it was likely used as a descriptive name for an individual who worked with iron tools or as a blacksmith.

One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname was Juan Ferretiz, a blacksmith from the town of Girona, who lived in the late 13th century. He is mentioned in several local records and documents from that time period.

In the 14th century, the surname Ferretiz appeared in the town of Cervera, located in the province of Lleida. A notable figure from this era was Ramón Ferretiz, a skilled metalworker who was commissioned to create intricate ironwork for the local church in Cervera around 1350.

During the 15th century, the Ferretiz family gained prominence in the city of Barcelona. One member, Jaume Ferretiz, was a respected merchant and trader who established successful business dealings with other regions of Spain and parts of Europe. He lived from approximately 1420 to 1492.

In the 16th century, the surname Ferretiz spread to other parts of Spain, including the region of Andalusia. A well-known individual from this time was Pedro Ferretiz, a renowned blacksmith and weaponsmith who lived in Seville from 1510 to 1581. His work was highly sought after by nobility and military leaders of the era.

Another notable figure was Catalina Ferretiz, a woman who lived in the town of Zaragoza during the late 16th century. She was known for her skill in metalworking and was one of the few female blacksmiths of her time. Records indicate that she was active in her trade from around 1570 to 1610.

Over the centuries, the surname Ferretiz has evolved and taken on various spellings, such as Ferreti, Ferretiz, and Ferretiz, reflecting regional and linguistic variations within Spain. However, the connection to the ironworking trade and the Spanish origins of the name remain consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferretiz

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

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

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