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

Ferrone, 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 Ferrone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ferrone in America

Ferrone is the 26362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ferrone surname appeared 926 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 Ferrone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ferrone 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 Ferrone

The surname Ferrone originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "ferro," meaning "iron," suggesting that the name likely referred to an occupation or trade related to ironwork or blacksmithing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ferrone name can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of Lombard legal documents from the 8th century. This suggests that the name has a long and rich history in the region.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guglielmo Ferrone was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Pavia. He is mentioned in several historical records from that time period, highlighting the influence and prominence of the Ferrone family in the area.

During the Renaissance, the name Ferrone was also associated with the arts. In the 15th century, a painter named Giovanni Ferrone was active in the city of Milan. Some of his works can still be found in churches and museums throughout the region.

Another notable individual was Girolamo Ferrone, a 16th-century architect and engineer from Cremona. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important structures, including the Palazzo Ducale in Mantua.

In the 18th century, the Ferrone family produced a prominent scholar and philosopher, Gian Battista Ferrone. He was born in 1725 in the town of Vigevano and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics, metaphysics, and natural philosophy.

Moving into the 19th century, a figure named Carlo Ferrone gained recognition as a writer and journalist. Born in 1795 in Milan, he authored several works of fiction and political commentary, reflecting the cultural and intellectual climate of the time.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the Ferrone surname throughout history, showcasing the name's rich heritage and presence across various regions of Italy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ferrone

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

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

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