Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage Italian Pronounced Pron. fehr-RA-ree [key·IPA] Meaning & History Occupational name for a metalworker or smith, derived from Latin ferrarius, a derivative of ferrum meaning "iron". DetailsRelated Names VariantsFerraro, FerreroOther Languages & CulturesFerrer(Catalan) Ferreiro(Galician) Herrero(Spanish) Entry updated November 16, 2019 ·