Explore the Family Name Fineout
The meaning of Fineout
Americanized form of Dutch Fijnaut, adapted from French Finaud a nickname from fin ‘fine, subtle, delicate, sharp’ for an acute, keen or witty man.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fineout in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fineout saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 70,473 to 72,771, marking a change of -3.26%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased during the same period, from 259 to 267, reflecting a growth rate of 3.09%. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #72,771 | -3.26% |
| Count | 259 | 267 | 3.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fineout
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Fineout also changed over the decade as observed in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a significant majority of individuals identifying with this surname were White (95.37%), and only a small percentage were Hispanic (1.93%). By 2010, the percentage of White individuals slightly decreased to 94.38%. A new development was seen with the emergence of individuals from Asian/Pacific Islander backgrounds and those identifying with two or more races, each comprising 1.87% of people with the Fineout surname. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.37% | 94.38% | -1.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |