Explore the Family Name Finer
The meaning of Finer
1. English: occupational name from Old French fineur ‘refiner of gold or silver’, or perhaps an agent derivative of Middle English fine(n) ‘(to) refine, purify’, with the same meaning. 2. Americanized form of German Feiner, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.
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How common is the last name Finer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Finer saw a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 31,958 in popularity and had a count of 682. By 2010, the rank dropped to 33,645 with a count of 677, marking a change of -5.28 and -0.73 respectively. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 8.0 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,958 | #33,645 | -5.28% |
| Count | 682 | 677 | -0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Finer also experienced some changes within this decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small percentage of individuals who identified as being of two or more races in 2000, but this number dropped to zero in 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Finer identified as White, making up 97.07% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.93% in 2010. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which was not recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 97.93% | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |