Ferretti

Ferretti Meaning & Origin

About Ferretti
The surname Ferretti 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 individuals who worked with iron, such as blacksmiths or ironworkers. The suffix "-etti" is a diminutive form, indicating "little" or "son of," thus making Ferretti mean "little iron" or "son of the ironworker." This surname is relatively common in Italy and can be found in various regions of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ferretti: 2,916
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F06030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F ER0 EH1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/fΙ™rΛˆΙ›ti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ferretti in Braille

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

The name Ferretti in braille

How to sign the name Ferretti using Sign Language

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

The name Ferretti in sign language

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