The Ferré Family Name

Families named Ferré share their surname's story with Ferrer, its better-known spelling. The name is usually explained as “Blacksmith”. Ferré is listed among the recognised spellings of Ferrer. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.

Related forms: Ferrero and Herrero.

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