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UK surname

Ferretti

An Italian occupational surname referring to a maker of iron tools or hardware, derived from the Italian word "ferro".

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Ferretti surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 111, ranked #29,049, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Staffordshire, Kensington and Chelsea and Bedford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Ferretti is 111 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5450.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

2016

111 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Ferretti had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 8 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Ferretti surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Ferretti surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Ferretti 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
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 86 #28,876
1998 modern 96 #28,188
1999 modern 101 #27,617
2000 modern 108 #26,549
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 99 #28,082
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 93 #29,065
2005 modern 95 #28,817
2006 modern 90 #29,893
2007 modern 94 #29,650
2008 modern 94 #29,950
2009 modern 99 #29,754
2010 modern 107 #29,153
2011 modern 105 #29,287
2012 modern 98 #30,612
2013 modern 98 #31,078
2014 modern 103 #30,539
2015 modern 105 #30,092
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Ferrettis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to South Staffordshire, Kensington and Chelsea, Bedford, South Gloucestershire and Colchester. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 South Staffordshire 011 South Staffordshire
2 Kensington and Chelsea 010 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Bedford 008 Bedford
4 South Gloucestershire 011 South Gloucestershire
5 Colchester 021 Colchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Ferretti

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Ferretti

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Ferretti, 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 Ferretti surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Ferretti 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

Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs

Group

London Fringe

Within London, Ferretti is most associated with areas classed as London Fringe, part of Older Residents in Owner-Occupied Suburbs. 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

Predominantly located in neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Greater London, residents of these neighbourhoods typically have their highest qualifications below degree (Level 4) level, with those still in work engaged in skilled trades and occupations in distribution, hotels and restaurants. There is low ethnic diversity in these neighbourhoods and high levels of Christian religious affiliation. Detached or terraced houses predominate, often with spare rooms.

Wider London pattern

The age distribution of these neighbourhoods is skewed towards the middle-aged and old, although few residents live alone or in communal establishments and numbers of dependent children are around average. Owner occupation is the norm, as is residence in detached or semi-detached houses. Residential densities are low and many households have spare rooms. Most residents were born in the UK and, aside from some identifying as members of Chinese or Indian ethnicities, identify as White. Mixed ethnicity households are rare. Incidence of married couples is higher than average and few individuals have never been married. A large proportion of individuals still in employment work in administrative and secretarial occupations, or in the construction industry. Few residents are students, and many households own more than one car.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Ferretti 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

Ferretti falls in decile 10 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Ferretti 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 Ferretti, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Ferretti

The surname Ferretti originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "ferro," meaning iron, and was likely an occupational name for a blacksmith or ironworker. The name first appeared in historical records in the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ferretti can be found in the Florentine tax records of 1291, where a certain Guido Ferretti is mentioned as a resident of the city. Another early reference is in the Sienese archives from 1327, which lists a Gherardo Ferretti as a member of the local guild of blacksmiths.

During the Renaissance period, the Ferretti family gained prominence in the city of Ferrara, where they were part of the local nobility. In the 15th century, a branch of the family moved to Rome and established themselves as influential figures in the papal court. Notable members of the Roman Ferretti family include Cardinal Gabriele Ferretti (1385-1457), who served as an advisor to several popes, and Girolamo Ferretti (1499-1572), a renowned humanist scholar and poet.

In the 16th century, the name Ferretti can be found in various Italian city chronicles and chronicles of noble families. For example, the "Cronaca di Bologna" from 1546 mentions a Ferrante Ferretti, who was a prominent citizen of that city. The "Cronaca di Modena" from 1571 also refers to a Gian Battista Ferretti, who was a member of the local aristocracy.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname Ferretti was Giovanni Ferretti (1599-1677), an Italian architect and military engineer who worked on fortifications and public buildings throughout Italy and Europe. He was born in the town of Borgo San Sepolcro in Tuscany and was active in the service of several Italian rulers, including the Medici family in Florence and the Farnese family in Parma.

Other notable individuals with the Ferretti surname include Jacopo Ferretti (1784-1869), an Italian poet and literary critic from Ancona, and Domenico Ferretti (1826-1896), a bishop and diplomat who served as the Apostolic Nuncio to Belgium and later as the Secretary of the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith in Rome.

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1881 census detail

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Ferretti families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Ferretti 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. Argyllshire leads with 2 Ferrettis recorded in 1881 and an index of 370.37x.

County Total Index
Argyllshire 2 370.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Campbeltown in Argyllshire leads with 2 Ferrettis recorded in 1881 and an index of 3333.33x.

Place Total Index
Campbeltown 2 3333.33x

FAQ

Ferretti surname: questions and answers

How common was the Ferretti surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Ferretti surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Ferretti surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives Ferretti a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the Ferretti surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to a maker of iron tools or hardware, derived from the Italian word "ferro".

What does the Ferretti map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Ferretti 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.