Explore the Family Name Fines
The meaning of Fines
1. English: variant of Fine. 2. English: variant of Finns, itself a variant of Finn 2, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s. 3. English (of Norman origin): variant of Finnis, a habitational name from Fiennes, Pas-de-Calais, France. In Ireland, this name was Gaelicized as Faghan, Fágán, and Paghan, and is preserved in Fyanstown (Baile an Fhianaigh) in County Meath.
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How common is the last name Fines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Fines" has slightly declined in recent years. In 2000, it ranked 31,235 in terms of commonality but fell to 31,906 by 2010, a decrease of 2.15%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 702 to 723 during the same period, a growth of approximately 2.99%. The proportion per 100,000 also dipped slightly from 0.26 to 0.25, marking a decline of about 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,235 | #31,906 | -2.15% |
| Count | 702 | 723 | 2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fines
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname "Fines," the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals several shifts over the decade between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname rose slightly from 9.12% to 9.54%, while the proportion of those identifying as two or more races emerged from 0% to 2.49%. Those who identify as White remained the majority, increasing marginally from 71.94% to 72.48%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a slight decrease from 8.97% to 8.71%. The Black population with this surname grew from 5.70% to 5.95%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, previously at 0%, rose to 0.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.94% | 72.48% | 0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.12% | 9.54% | 4.61% |
| Hispanic | 8.97% | 8.71% | -2.9% |
| Black | 5.7% | 5.95% | 4.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.83% | 0% |