Explore the Family Name Finamore
The meaning of Finamore
1. English: variant of Finnemore. Usually spelled Finnamore, this name is also found in Ireland, recorded in Leinster as early as the 13th century. 2. Italian: from the medieval personal name Finamore. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Lorenzo, Antonio, Carmela, Emidio, Filippo, Gabriele, Giuseppe, Renzo.
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How common is the last name Finamore in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Finamore has seen subtle changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Finamore was ranked as the 24,680th most popular surname, with a count of 948 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the surname's rank had slipped marginally to 24,934, despite an increase in the actual number of people with this surname to 997. This discrepancy suggests that while the number of Finamores increased, other surnames grew at a faster rate. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Finamore per 100,000 people decreased by 2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,680 | #24,934 | -1.03% |
| Count | 948 | 997 | 5.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finamore
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts among those bearing the Finamore surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Finamores identified as white, but the percentage dropped slightly from 92.41% to 89.57%. At the same time, there was a marked increase in Finamores identifying as Hispanic, with a growth of 155.97%. The percentage of Finamores who identified as belonging to two or more races also rose, from 1.37% to 1.91%. It is worth noting, however, that the percentage of Finamores who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero, and the proportion of black Finamores also decreased, from 2% to 1.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.41% | 89.57% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 6.22% | 155.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.91% | 39.42% |
| Black | 2% | 1.3% | -35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |