Ferris
[ˈfɛrɪs]Meaning
an English given name and surname, also spelled Ferriss
Background Story
Ferris, also spelled Ferriss, is both a given name and a family name. It is related to the name Fergus in Ireland and the name Ferrers in England. In Ireland, the Ferris family of County Kerry derives its surname from the patronymic Ó Fearghusa, and it is also the English spelling of the similar Arabic-derived names Faris, Farris, Feras and Firas. It is recorded as a rare given name in English for both men and women.
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