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UK surname

Ferrari

An occupational surname referring to a metalworker, blacksmith, or one who shoes horses.

In the 1881 census there were 52 people recorded with the Ferrari surname, ranking it #26,281 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,055, ranked #5,529, up from #26,281 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Richmond and Southampton St Mary. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Somerset, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Langside.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ferrari is 1,082 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1928.8%.

1881 census count

52

Ranked #26,281

Modern count

1,055

2016, ranked #5,529

Peak year

2014

1,082 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ferrari had 52 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,281 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,055 in 2016, ranked #5,529.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 251 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Ferrari surname distribution map

The map shows where the Ferrari surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Ferrari surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ferrari over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 5 #32,456
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1881 historical 52 #26,281
1891 historical 95 #24,694
1901 historical 194 #15,425
1911 historical 251 #12,870
1997 modern 838 #6,306
1998 modern 895 #6,186
1999 modern 916 #6,119
2000 modern 928 #6,039
2001 modern 919 #5,979
2002 modern 938 #5,997
2003 modern 903 #6,071
2004 modern 924 #5,956
2005 modern 914 #5,953
2006 modern 938 #5,852
2007 modern 947 #5,864
2008 modern 965 #5,808
2009 modern 988 #5,824
2010 modern 1,037 #5,707
2011 modern 1,033 #5,668
2012 modern 1,014 #5,677
2013 modern 1,050 #5,601
2014 modern 1,082 #5,487
2015 modern 1,069 #5,480
2016 modern 1,055 #5,529

Geography

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Where Ferraris are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Richmond, Southampton St Mary and Batley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Somerset, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Langside, Redbridge and South Derbyshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 London parishes London 1
2 Richmond Surrey
3 London parishes London 3
4 Southampton St Mary Hampshire
5 Batley Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Somerset 008 South Somerset
2 Rhondda Cynon Taf 002 Rhondda Cynon Taf
3 Langside Glasgow City
4 Redbridge 001 Redbridge
5 South Derbyshire 011 South Derbyshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ferrari

These lists show first names that appear often with the Ferrari surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ferrari

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ferrari, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Ferrari surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Ferrari household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Ferrari is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ferrari is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Ferrari falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ferrari is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Ferrari, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ferrari

The surname Ferrari is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "ferraro," which means "blacksmith" or "ironworker." This occupational surname dates back to the medieval period, when it was first used to identify individuals who worked with iron and forged metal tools and implements.

The name Ferrari is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in areas such as Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, and Veneto, where the metalworking industry was prominent during the Middle Ages. The earliest known records of the surname Ferrari can be found in the Italian city-states of the 13th and 14th centuries.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Ferrari can be found in the records of the Republic of Genoa, where a certain Oberto Ferrari is mentioned in a document dated 1243. Another early record comes from the city of Modena, where a nobleman named Gherardo Ferrari is recorded in a legal document from 1285.

During the Renaissance period, the name Ferrari gained prominence in various parts of Italy. Notable individuals bearing this surname include the Ferrarese painter Biagio Ferrari, who lived in the 16th century, and the 17th-century Venetian architect and engineer Bartolomeo Ferrari.

In the 19th century, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Ferrari was the Italian composer and violinist Ermanno Ferrari-Cupilli (1828-1915), who was renowned for his operas and orchestral works.

Another noteworthy figure was Benedetto Ferrari (1597-1681), an Italian Jesuit scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of geometry and calculus.

Toward the end of the 19th century, the name Ferrari became closely associated with the automotive industry. Enzo Ferrari (1898-1988), the founder of the iconic Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari, was born in Modena and played a pivotal role in establishing the brand's reputation for performance and engineering excellence.

Throughout history, the surname Ferrari has been associated with various professions, ranging from metalworkers and artisans to scholars, engineers, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bear this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Ferrari families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ferrari surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 23 Ferraris recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.53x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 23 4.53x
Surrey 12 4.86x
Yorkshire 6 1.19x
Devon 3 2.84x
Bedfordshire 2 7.62x
Lanarkshire 2 1.22x
Sussex 2 2.34x
Glamorgan 1 1.13x
Hampshire 1 0.96x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Richmond in Surrey leads with 9 Ferraris recorded in 1881 and an index of 260.12x.

Place Total Index
Richmond 9 260.12x
Leeds 6 21.14x
St Pancras London 5 12.25x
Tottenham 5 61.88x
Clerkenwell London 4 33.42x
Southwark St George Martyr 3 29.38x
Tormoham 3 67.11x
Westminster St James 3 57.58x
Ampthill 2 512.82x
Brighton 2 11.59x
Govan 2 4.93x
Kensington London 2 7.09x
St Martin In Fields 2 65.79x
Cardiff St Mary 1 20.58x
Holdenhurst 1 36.63x
St Katherine Creechurch 1 1111.11x
St Marylebone London 1 3.69x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Ferrari surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 3
Cesera 1
E...zia 1
Elvegia 1
Eugenia 1
Francesca 1
Harriet 1
Ida 1
Josephine 1
Maria 1
Marie 1
Marion 1
Merietta 1
Orsola 1
Rocina 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Ferrari surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Marco 3
Giovanni 2
Achille 1
Alfred 1
Angelo 1
Carlo 1
Cesare 1
Charles 1
Deonezi 1
Domenico 1
Eugene 1
Felix 1
Francesca 1
George 1
Geovani 1
Giacomo 1
Girvanna 1
Giusseppi 1
Horis 1
Julius 1
Lewis 1
Luigi 1
Murelio 1
Pedro 1
Pietro 1
Prospero 1
William 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Ferrari households.

FAQ

Ferrari surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ferrari surname in 1881?

In 1881, 52 people were recorded with the Ferrari surname. That placed it at #26,281 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ferrari surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,055 in 2016. That gives Ferrari a modern rank of #5,529.

What does the Ferrari surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a metalworker, blacksmith, or one who shoes horses.

What does the Ferrari map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ferrari bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.