About Ferriss
The surname Ferriss is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name Fergus, which itself is of Gaelic origin. The name Fergus means "man of vigor" or "man of strength." Over time, the surname Ferriss evolved from the personal name Fergus, and it is believed to have been used to denote someone who possessed the qualities associated with the name, such as strength, vitality, or resilience.
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The surname Ferriss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ferriss 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 Ferriss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ferriss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ferriss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.