Explore the Family Name Finegold
The meaning of Finegold
Jewish (Ashkenazic): translation into English of the ornamental compound name Feingold, from German fein ‘fine’ + Gold ‘gold’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Chaya, Shoshanah.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Finegold in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Finegold has seen some minor changes over the years. As of 2000, the name ranked 58,397 in terms of popularity and increased to a rank of 60,505 by 2010, representing a decrease in popularity by 3.61%. However, the actual count of people with the surname Finegold increased slightly from 325 in 2000 to 333 in 2010, an increase of 2.46%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Finegold per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #60,505 | -3.61% |
| Count | 325 | 333 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finegold
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Finegold experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010 as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all individuals identified as White, at 97.85%, which decreased slightly to 94.89% by 2010. In 2010, a new ethnicity emerged within the Finegold surname population, with 3.60% identifying as Hispanic. There were no identified changes in Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 94.89% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |