Explore the Family Name Findling
The meaning of Findling
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a foundling, from Middle High German vindelīn, German Findling.
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How common is the last name Findling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Findling' has seen minor fluctuations from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, this surname ranked 40,139 in popularity and held a count of 514 individuals. However, by 2010, the rank slightly slipped to 40,261, but the total count increased to 544 individuals, marking a growth in the number of people carrying the surname 'Findling'. The proportion of Findlings per 100k people marginally dropped by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #40,261 | -0.3% |
| Count | 514 | 544 | 5.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Findling
Shifting focus to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Findling' predominantly remains White, with a small decline from 96.69% in 2000 to 96.51% in 2010. During this period, there was no recorded change in the percentage of Findlings identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Hispanic representation among the Findlings saw a decrease of 52.82%, dropping from 1.95% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. Notably, the decade witnessed the emergence of multiracial Findlings, with the percentage standing at 1.65% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.51% | -0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 0.92% | -52.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |