Explore the Family Name Fina
The meaning of Fina
Italian: from the female personal name Fina or a short form of any of various female personal names ending -fina, for example Serafina. Compare Fino. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Silvio, Carmine, Gaetano, Gino, Oreste, Pasquale, Piera, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Fina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fina saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fina ranked 34,856th most popular, with 613 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 41,359th, with only 526 individuals bearing the name, marking a drop of approximately 14.19%. The proportion of people with the surname Fina per 100k population decreased by 21.74%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #41,359 | -18.66% |
| Count | 613 | 526 | -14.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.18 | -21.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fina
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fina, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some changes observed between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ethnicity, the majority of the individuals with the surname identified as White, showing a slight increase from 87.77% in 2000 to 88.21% in 2010. There was also a minor decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, down 2.19% from 9.14% in 2000 to 8.94% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, 1.52% of individuals with the surname Fina identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, an ethnicity not previously associated with the surname in 2000. Also, the percentage of Fina individuals identifying with two or more races or Black dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.47% and 0.98% respectively in 2000. Lastly, no individuals with the surname Fina identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.77% | 88.21% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 9.14% | 8.94% | -2.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |