Ferriter

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Two possible origins:

  • Occupational surname for someone who hunts rabbits with ferrets, from Middle English fereter (ferreter); this surname is well-established also in Ireland.
  • Americanized spelling of German Vorreiter, an occupational surname for someone who rides ahead.

Proper noun[edit]

Ferriter (plural Ferriters)

  1. A surname originating as an occupation.

Statistics[edit]

  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Ferriter is the 40610th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 538 individuals. Ferriter is most common among White (97.03%) individuals.

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