Ferreras

Ferreras Meaning & Origin

About Ferreras
The surname Ferreras is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "ferrero," meaning "blacksmith" or "ironworker" in Spanish. It is a occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with iron or were involved in blacksmithing. The name is derived from the Latin word "ferrum," meaning "iron." Over time, the surname Ferreras has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the ancestral connection to the occupation of blacksmithing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ferreras: 1,110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,019
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRRS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F060602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER0 EH1 R AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ferreras*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F662

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ferreras in Braille

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

The name Ferreras in braille

How to sign the name Ferreras using Sign Language

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

The name Ferreras in sign language

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