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

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derives its surname from the patronymic Ó Fearghusa. It is also the English spelling of the similar Arabic derived names (Faris, Farris, Feras, Firas).

People with the surname

* A. Boyd Ferris (1929–1989), Canadian lawyer * Aidan Ferris (born 1996), Scottish footballer * Albert Warren Ferris (1856–1937), American psychiatrist *

Alex Ferris Alexander Ferris (born April 23, 1997) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Billy Gornicke in the road film '' RV'' (2006), Victor Newton in the thriller film '' The Invisible'' (2007), Young Henry DeTamble in the drama film ''The Ti ...

(born 1997), Canadian actor * Andrea Ferris (born 1987), Panamanian middle-distance runner *

Anne Ferris Anne Ferris (born 24 September 1954) is an Irish Labour Party politician who served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Wicklow constituency from 2011 to 2016. She was a member of Bray Town Council from 1999 to 2009 and Wicklow County Council fr ...

(born 1954), Irish Labour politician * Audrey Ferris (1909–1990), American actress * Barbara Ferris (1936–2025), British actress and model * Ben Ferris, Australian filmmaker * Benjamin Ferris (1780–1867), American watchmaker and historian * Bob Ferris (born 1955), American baseball player * Charles G. Ferris (1796–1848), American politician from New York * Charles D. Ferris (born 1931), American Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission * Christopher Ferris (born 1957), American computer scientist * Cory Ferris, American bass guitarist, ''Woe, is Me'' *

Costas Ferris Costas Ferris (; born 18 April 1935) is a Greek film director, writer, actor, and producer. He wrote the lyrics of Aphrodite's Child's album ''666''. His 1983 film '' Rembetiko'' won the Silver Bear at the 34th Berlin International Film Festiv ...

(born 1935), Greek film director * Ferris Danial (born 1992), Malaysian football player * Dave Ferriss (1921–2016), American baseball player * David Lincoln Ferris (1864–1947), American bishop *

Dee Ferris Dee Ferris (born 1973 in Paulton, Somerset), is a British painter. She studied at Christ's College, Cambridge, and the Royal College of Art The Royal College of Art (RCA) is a public university, public research university in London, United ...

(born 1973), British artist *

Devereaux Ferris Devereaux St Bruno Ferris (born October 24, 1994) is a New Zealand-born, American rugby union player who plays at scrum-half for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby (MLR). He also represents America as a member of the United States ...

(born 1994), New Zealand rugby player *

Drew Ferris Drew Ferris (born March 7, 1992) is a former American football long snapper. He played college football at the University of Florida. Early life Ferris was born in Carlsbad, California, and is Jewish.Raphael Gellar (May 2, 2013)"Meet America's ...

(born 1992), American football player *

Edythe Ferris Edythe Ferris (1897–1995) was an American artist. Her work is included in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. References {{US-artist-stub 1897 births 1995 deaths 20th-c ...

(1897–1995), American artist *

Elizabeth Ferris (disambiguation) Elizabeth Ferris may refer to: * Elizabeth Ferris (diver) (1940–2012), British diver * Elizabeth Ferris (wheelchair rugby) (born c. 1986), wheelchair rugby player * Elizabeth G. Ferris (born c. 1950), Brookings fellow {{hndis, Ferris, Elizab ...

, several people *

Emil Ferris Emil Ferris (; born 1962) is an American writer, cartoonist, and designer. Ferris debuted in publishing with her 2017 graphic novel '' My Favorite Thing Is Monsters'', which was praised as a "masterpiece" and one of the best comics by a new author ...

(born 1962), American comics creator * Eugene W. Ferris (1842–1907), American soldier *

Evie Ferris Evie Ferris (born 18 February 1997) is an Australian ballerina and member of children's band The Wiggles. Early life Ferris was born in Cairns, Australia, and attended St Andrews Catholic College until year 7. She began dance and performing ar ...

, Australian ballerina *

Francis Ferris Sir Francis Mursell Ferris, TD (19 August 1932 – 26 March 2018) was a British High Court Judge. Francis Ferris was the son of Francis William Ferris and Elsie Lilian May Ferris (née Mursell). He educated at Bryanston School and Oriel Col ...

(1932–2018), British judge *

Franklin Ferriss Benjamin Franklin Ferriss (September 22, 1849 – November 10, 1933) was a Missouri state jurist known for his role as special master in the Standard Oil trust litigation of the Progressive Era. Franklin Ferriss was also the father of Hugh Fe ...

(1849–1933), American justice from Missouri * Geoff Ferris, Northern Ireland football manager * Geoff Ferris (motorsport) (born 1936), British racing car designer * George Ferris (disambiguation), several people * Gerald R. Ferris, American professor *

Glenn Ferris Glenn Arthur Ferris (born June 27, 1950) is an American jazz trombonist who has also worked in other fields. Outside of jazz he has played for Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, and Duran Duran. He studied classical music from 1958 to 196 ...

(born 1950), American jazz trombonist *

Gordon Ferris Gordon Ferris (born 21 November 1952) is a Northern Irish former heavyweight boxer who was both Irish and British champion in the early 1980s. Career Born in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, and a lock-keeper by trade,Gordon Floyd Ferris (1893–1958), American entomologist and biologist * Grey Ferris (1946–2008), American attorney and politician * Hank Ferris, American football coach * Helene Ferris, rabbi * Hobe Ferris (1877–1938), American baseball player * Hugh Ferris (disambiguation) or Ferriss, several people * Isaac Ferris (1798–1873), president of New York University *

J. J. Ferris John James Ferris (21 May 1867 – 17 November 1900), a left-arm swing bowler, was one of the few cricketers to play Test cricket for more than one country. Born in Sydney, Australia, Ferris made his first-class debut for New South Wales agai ...

(1867–1900), Australian cricketer * Jackson Ferris (rugby league) (born 1998), New Zealand rugby player * Jackson Ferris (baseball) (born 2004), American baseball player * James Ferris (disambiguation) or Ferriss, several people * Jason Ferris (born 1976), Australian rugby player * Jean Ferris (1939–2015), American writer *

Jean Leon Gerome Ferris Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (August 8, 1863 – March 18, 1930) was an American Painting, painter best known for his series of 78 scenes from History of the United States, American history, entitled ''The Pageant of a Nation'', the largest series of ...

(1863–1930), American painter * Jeannie Ferris (1941–2007), Australian politician, lobbyist, and journalist *

Jeanine Pirro Jeanine Ferris Pirro (born June 2, 1951) is an American television host and author who currently serves as the interim United States attorney for the District of Columbia since May 2025. Pirro is a former judge, prosecutor, and politician in t ...

(born 1951) Lebanese-American political commentator and attorney * Jim Ferris, American professor of Disabilities Studies * Jimmy Ferris (1894–1934), Irish footballer * Joe Ferris, American baseball player * John Ferris (disambiguation), several people * Joseph Ferris (1934–2020), American politician * Joshua Ferris (born 1974), American author * Joshua Beal Ferris (1804–1886), American politician * Julie Ferris, Canadian musician, ''Moev'' * Kane Ferris (born 1984), New Zealand rugby player * Karl Ferris (born 1948), English music photographer/designer * Keith Ferris (born 1929), American aviation artist * Keltie Ferris (born 1977), American abstract painter *

Leo Ferris Leo F. Ferris (May 31, 1917 – June 1, 1993) was an American sports executive and businessman from Elmira, New York. He played a critical role in the birth of the National Basketball Association. Ferris founded the National Basketball League's ...

(1917–1993), American businessman * Madison Ferris, American actress * Martin Ferris (born 1952), Irish politician *

Michael Ferris (politician) Michael Ferris (21 November 1931 – 20 March 2000) was an Irish Labour Party politician who served for more than twenty years as a member of the Oireachtas, as both a Senator and a Teachta Dála (TD). Before becoming a full-time politician, he ...

(1931–2000), Irish politician * Michelle Ferris (born 1976), Australian cyclist * Michael Ferris, American screenwriter * Mortimer Y. Ferris (1881–1941), American politician from New York * Neil Ferris (1927–1996), American footballer * Orange Ferriss (1814–1894), American politician *

Pam Ferris Pamela Ferris (born 11 May 1948) is a British actress. She has starred in numerous British television series, including Connie (TV series), ''Connie'' (1985), ''The Darling Buds of May (TV series), The Darling Buds of May'' (1991–1993), ''W ...

(born 1948), German-born British actress * Pat Ferris (born 1975), Canadian curler * Paul Ferris (disambiguation), several people * Pedro Ferris (1416–1478), Spanish Catholic bishop and cardinal * Peewee Ferris, Australian DJ * Ray Ferris (1920–1994), Irish football player * Richard J. Ferris (1936–2022), American businessman * Roger Ferris, English pop composer * Ron Ferris (born 1945), Canadian Anglican bishop * Roxana Judkins Stinchfield Ferris (1895–1978), American botanist * Sam Ferris (1900–1980), British long-distance running athlete * Samantha Ferris (born 1968), Canadian actress * Sarge Ferris (1928–1989), American poker player *

Scott Ferris Scott Ferris (November 3, 1877 – June 8, 1945) was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma. Early life Ferris was born in Neosho, Missouri to Scott and Annie M. Ferris.

(1877–1945), American politician from Oklahoma * Sharon Ferris (born 1974), New Zealand sailor * Sid Ferris, (c.1908–1993), English cyclist *

Stephen Ferris Stephen Ferris (born 2 August 1985) is a retired Irish rugby union player who played for Ulster and represented Ireland internationally. Ferris played club rugby with Dungannon. He is from Maghaberry and attended Friends' School Lisburn. He p ...

(born 1985), Irish rugby player * Solomon Ferris (c.1748–1803), British naval officer * Tevin Ferris (born 1996), Australian rugby player * Theodore E. Ferris (1872–1953), American naval architect *

Tim Ferriss Timothy Ferriss (born July 20, 1977) is an American entrepreneur, investor, author, podcaster, and lifestyle guru. He is known for his ''4-Hour'' self-help book series—including ''The 4-Hour Work Week'', ''The 4-Hour Body'', and ''The 4-Hour Ch ...

(born 1977), American investor, author and lifestyle guru *

Timothy Ferris Timothy Ferris (born August 29, 1944) is an American science writer and the best-selling author of twelve books, including ''The Science of Liberty'' (2010) and ''Coming of Age in the Milky Way'' (1988), for which he was awarded the American I ...

(born 1944), American science writer * Toiréasa Ferris (born 1980), Irish politician *

Tom Ferris Moev is an electronic band based in Vancouver, British Columbia that recorded on Atlantic Records, Nettwerk Records, Go! Records and Cop International. History Moev was formed in 1981 by Tom Ferris and Cal Stephenson. The band released an EP i ...

, Canadian member of music group Moev * Tony Ferris (born 1961), New Zealand footballer * Wayne Ferris (born 1953), American wrestler * Wesley Ferris (1927–2001), Irish cricketer * William Ferris (politician) (1855–1917), Australian politician * William H. Ferris (1874–1941), American author, minister, and scholar * William R. Ferris (born 1942), American author and scholar * Woodbridge N. Ferris (1853–1928), American educator

People with the given name

Ferris Ashton Ferris Arthur Ashton (21 August 1926 – 29 January 2013) was an Australian rugby league footballer who represented his country in 8 test matches. Ferris was also a member of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during the Second World War. Club c ...

(1926–2013), Australian rugby player * Ferris Bolton (1853–1937), Canadian politician * Ferris Fain (1921–2001), American baseball player * Ferris S. Fitch Jr. (1853–1920), American politician *

Ferris Foreman Ferris Foreman (August 24, 1808 – February 11, 1901) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. He fought in the Mexican–American War, and was a colonel commanding a volunteer regiment and the District of Southern California during the ...

(1808–1901), American lawyer, politician, and soldier *

Ferris Greenslet Ferris Lowell Greenslet (June 30, 1875 in Glens Falls, New York – November 19, 1959 in Boston) was an American editor and writer. Biography Greenslet graduated from Wesleyan University in 1897, and earned both an M.S. and the Ph.D. by Columbi ...

(1875–1959), American editor and writer *

Ferris Taylor Robert Ferris Taylor (March 25, 1888 – March 7, 1961) was an American film actor and vaudeville performer. Biography Taylor owned a vaudeville company, the Taylor Players. Besides his acting, Taylor sometimes sang in vaudeville programs. ...

(1888–1961), American film actor *

Ferris Webster Ferris Maynard Webster (April 29, 1912 – February 4, 1989) was an American film editor with approximately seventy-two film credits. He was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Film Editing for his work on ''Blackboard Jungle'' (1955), '' The ...

(1912–1989), American film editor

Fictional characters

* Ferris Bueller, the protagonist of the film ''

Ferris Bueller's Day Off ''Ferris Bueller's Day Off'' is a 1986 American Teen film, teen comedy film written, co-produced, and directed by John Hughes (filmmaker), John Hughes. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck, with supporting roles from Jenn ...

'' and television series ''Ferris Bueller'' * Ben Ferris, the real name of Cinder from the ''Killer Instinct'' video game series * Bob Ferris (Likely Lads), a British sitcom character *

Carol Ferris Caroline "Carol" Ferris is a fictional character appearing in the . She is one of many characters who has used the name Star Sapphire, and the long-time love interest of Hal Jordan, the Silver Age Green Lantern. In her role as Star Sapphire, Fe ...

, a DC Comics character

People with the surname

People with the given name

Fictional characters

See also