Ferraro

Ferraro Meaning & Origin

About Ferraro
The surname Ferraro is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "ferro," meaning "iron" in Italian. It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked with iron or had a connection to the iron industry. The name is common in Italy and is often associated with individuals who were blacksmiths, ironworkers, or had a trade related to iron.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Ferraro is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Ferraro: 12,355
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,903
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ferraro 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 Ferraro is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F06060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER0 AA1 R OW0
🌐 IPA
/fΙ™rΛˆΙ‘roʊ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F660

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ferraro in Braille

Here's how to represent Ferraro in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Ferraro in braille

How to sign the name Ferraro using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Ferraro using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ferraro in sign language

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