Ferrin History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsFrom the ancient and beautiful Italian island of Sicily emerged a variety of distinguished names, including the notable surname Ferrin. Although people were originally known only by a single name, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves as populations grew and travel became more frequent. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Italian hereditary surnames were developed according to fairly general principles and they were characterized by a profusion of derivatives coined from given names. Although the most traditional type of family name found in the region of Sicily is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, local surnames are also found. Local names, which are the least frequent of the major types of surnames found in Italy, are derived from a place-name where the original bearer once resided or held land. Often Italian local surnames bore the prefix "di," which signifies emigration from one place to another, and does not necessarily denote nobility. The Ferrin family lived in Sicily where records date their presence as early as 1060. Early Origins of the Ferrin familyThe surname Ferrin was first found in on the island in 1060. An important member of the Ferrin lineage at this time was Tomaso Ferro, mayor of Sassuolo in 1288; Tuccio Ferrucci was Captain of the defense of Pistoia in 1305, when Arrigo VII was ruler of the city. Early History of the Ferrin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ferrin research. Another 43 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1406, 1431, 1450, 1490, 1500, 1540, 1567, 1576, 1583, 1586, 1588, 1591, 1601, 1610, 1625, 1634, 1638, 1665, 1674, 1689, 1690 and 1868 are included under the topic Early Ferrin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ferrin Spelling VariationsSurnames that originated in Italy are characterized by an enormous number of spelling variations. Some of these are derived from regional traditions and dialects. Northern names, for instance, often end in "o", while southern names tend to end in "i". Other variations come from the fact the medieval scribes tended to spell according to the sound of words, rather than any particular set of rules. The recorded variations of Ferrin include Ferro, Ferri, Fierro, Ferretti, Ferretto, Ferrettini, Ferrettino, Ferrini, Ferrino, Ferrin, Ferin, Ferrucci, Ferruzzi, Ferroli, Ferrotti, Ferrieri, Ferranti, Ferrillo, Ferrulli, Ferrato, Ferriani, Ferraiolo, Ferraioli, Ferraiuolo, Ferraiulo and many more. Early Notables of the Ferrin familyProminent among bearers of this surname in early times was Ferrin RankingIn the United States, the name Ferrin is the 9,576th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Investigation of immigration and passenger lists has revealed a number of people bearing the name Ferrin: Ferrin Settlers in United States in the 16th Century
Ferrin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Ferrin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Ferrin Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
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