Explore the Family Name Finchum
The meaning of Finchum
English: spelling of Fincham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Finchum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Finchum has seen considerable changes in its popularity. In 2000, it held the rank of 19,272, but by 2010, it had fallen to the rank of 26,932 - a decrease of approximately 39.75 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 1,301 in 2000 to 901 in 2010, marking a decline of about 30.75 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 35.42 percent during the same period, going from 0.48 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,272 | #26,932 | -39.75% |
| Count | 1,301 | 901 | -30.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.31 | -35.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finchum
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Finchum, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers identified as White, making up over 96 percent in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.49 percent. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 44.27 percent, rising from 1.31 percent in 2000 to 1.89 percent in 2010. However, those identifying with two or more races decreased by 36.59 percent, going from 1.23 percent in 2000 to 0.78 percent in 2010. The data for Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 96.78% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.89% | 44.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 0.78% | -36.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |