Ferry Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Ferry

"A surname."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1952 👥 75 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A surname.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
75
Life Path
Number 9

📖 What Does Ferry Mean?

A ferry is a boat that transports passengers, and occasionally vehicles and cargo, across a body of water. A small passenger ferry with multiple stops, like those in Venice, Italy, is sometimes referred to as a water taxi or water bus.

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A ferry is a boat that transports passengers, and occasionally vehicles and cargo, across a body of water. A small passenger ferry with multiple stops, like those in Venice, Italy, is sometimes referred to as a water taxi or water bus.

Root Element
Ferry
Core Meaning
"A surname."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Ferry

F 6
E 5
R 9
R 9
Y 7
SUM 9
9
Life Path
Compassion & Idealism
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.

📊 Ferry in Numbers

75 US bearers
1952 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Ferry" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~75 people named Ferry in the US. Peaked in 1952 with 11 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Ferry?

The Life Path number for Ferry is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 4.

Is Ferry a boy or girl name?

Ferry is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 87% male and 13% female.

How many people are named Ferry in the US?

Approximately 75 people in the United States are named Ferry. The name peaked in 1952 with 11 recorded uses.

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