Summary

The surname 'FERRY' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'fere,' which means 'companion' or 'partner.' It could also be derived from the Norman-French word 'feire,' meaning 'to rejoice' or 'to celebrate.' This surname may have initially been used to describe someone who was a companion or a joyful person. Over time, the name 'FERRY' spread to various countries and has different variations in spelling and pronunciation.
There are
10312
Ferrys in the USA
Ferry is the
3467th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ferry

LucFerry

French philosopher and academic known for his works on secular humanism and the philosophy of education.

VivianFerry

American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Bolivia and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State.

JulesFerry

French statesman who promoted free and compulsory education, leading to the establishment of the modern French public school system.

SalomonAugust

Swedish engineer and aeronaut who led an ill-fated Arctic balloon expedition, known as the Andrée Expedition, in an attempt to reach the North Pole by hydrogen balloon.

GabrielFerry

French politician and member of the National Assembly who served as the Mayor of Passy and President of the General Council of Haute-Savoie.

TheodoreStarling

American politician who served as the Mayor of Detroit and played a significant role in the industrial development of the city.

FrederickWilliam

English cricketer who played for Derbyshire and Sussex as a right-arm fast medium bowler during the late 19th century.

Ferry Genealogy

Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the Ferry surname have occurred across various times and places due to reasons such as economic opportunities, political turmoil, and family reunification.