Explore the Family Name Finfrock
The meaning of Finfrock
Altered form of German Fünfrock: nickname for a rich man (literally, the owner of five coats), from Middle High German finf ‘five’ + roc ‘coat, jacket’. The surname Fünfrock is very rare in Germany, while the altered form Finfrock originates from France (Lorraine), where it is very rare, too. Compare Finafrock, Finefrock, Finifrock, Finnefrock, Finneyfrock, and Fivecoat.
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How common is the last name Finfrock in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Finfrock saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,807 in terms of popularity but dropped to 27,918 by 2010, reflecting a decline of approximately 4.14%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Finfrock surname increased slightly from 853 to 859 during this same period, representing a modest growth of 0.7%. The proportion of Finfrocks per 100,000 people also decreased by about 9.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,807 | #27,918 | -4.14% |
| Count | 853 | 859 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finfrock
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Finfrock surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 96.37% and 96.51% of the total respectively. The number of Finfrocks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 45.74%, while those identifying as Hispanic dropped by 23.58%. Interestingly, the percentage of Finfrocks who identify with two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.70% in 2000 to 1.28% in 2010. No Finfrocks identified as Black or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 96.51% | 0.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 1.28% | 82.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 0.81% | -23.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 0.7% | -45.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |