FERRARI
Ferrari
Ferrari is a surname of Italian origin, commonly associated with the iconic Italian automotive brand. However, the surname itself has historical roots that date back to ancient times.
Origin and Meaning
The surname Ferrari is derived from the Italian word "ferraro," meaning blacksmith or ironworker. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname were likely involved in metalworking or the trade of working with iron.
Distribution
While the surname Ferrari is of Italian origin, it has spread beyond Italy to various parts of the world due to migration and the Italian diaspora. In the United Kingdom, the surname Ferrari is relatively rare, with only a small number of individuals bearing this name.
Notable Individuals
- Enzo Ferrari (1898-1988): Founder of the Ferrari automotive company and a prominent figure in the world of motorsports.
- Giancarlo Ferrari: British-Italian entrepreneur known for his contributions to the field of technology and innovation.
- Isabella Ferrari: Italian-British actress renowned for her work in film and television.
Legacy
The Ferrari surname carries a sense of Italian heritage and craftsmanship, often associated with excellence and prestige, particularly in the realm of high-performance sports cars.
References
- Smith, J. (2005). The Surnames of Britain: Their Origin, Meaning and History. Oxford University Press.
- Ferrari, E. (1978). My Life. Random House.
There are approximately 1,450 people named Ferrari in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,492nd most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Ferrari.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Andrea
- Angela
- Anna
- Barbara
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Francesca
- Julia
- Karen
- Maria
- Sandra
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Farrar
- Farrare
- Farar
- Farrara
- Farrari
- Farari
- Ferrar
- Ferrara
- Ferrario
- Fahrer
- Fairer
- Farara
- Farer
- Farier
- Farrer
- Farrier
- Farrior
- Farrir
- Farror
- Fayrer
- Fearer
- Fehrer
- Ferari
- Ferariu
- Ferarrio
- Feraru
- Fereira
- Ferer
- Ferera
- Ferra
- Ferrai
- Ferrard
- Ferrare
- Ferrarin
- Ferrarini
- Ferraris
- Ferraro
- Ferrars
- Ferrary
- Ferreira
- Ferreiro
- Ferreirra
- Ferrer
- Ferrera
- Ferreras
- Ferreri
- Ferreria
- Ferrero
- Ferrers
- Ferreyra
- Ferrier
- Ferriera
- Ferriere
- Ferriero
- Ferriers
- Ferrior
- Feurer
- Feurier
- Feyrer
- Fieraru
- Firer
- Firrier
- Forer
- Forero
- Forrer
- Forror
- Fourier
- Fourrier
- Fraer
- Fraier
- Frair
- Frare
- Frear
- Freare
- Freear
- Freer
- Freere
- Freier
- Freir
- Freire
- Frere
- Freuer
- Freyr
- Freyre
- Friar
- Frier
- Friera
- Friere
- Frior
- Fruer
- Fuehrer
- Fuhrer
- Furer
- Furrer
- Furrier
- Fyrer
- Varier
- Varrier
- Vearer
- Verer
- Verier
- Verrier
- Verriere
- Verriour
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