About Ferling
The surname Ferling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "verlinc," meaning "farthing" or "fourth part." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was small or of little importance, as the farthing was the smallest unit of currency in medieval Germany. Over time, the surname Ferling may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a place called Ferlingen or had some association with it.
The surname Ferling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ferling based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Ferling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ferling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ferling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.