Explore the Family Name Finkelman
The meaning of Finkelman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial compound of Yiddish finkl ‘sparkle’ + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mordechai, Ofer, Eliezer, Hagit, Moshe, Shimon, Simcha. Russian Arkady, Iosif, Leonid, Raisa, Valeriy, Yefim.
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How common is the last name Finkelman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Finkelman has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,392nd most popular, but by 2010 it had risen to 54,990th. This represents an improvement of 2.49%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 339 in 2000 to 374 in 2010, a 10.32% increase. Yet, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #54,990 | 2.49% |
| Count | 339 | 374 | 10.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finkelman
The ethnic identity associated with the Finkelman surname also shifted slightly during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority, around 93.05% in 2010 (down from 95.28% in 2000), identified as White. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.65% in 2000 to 3.74% in 2010, a change of 41.13%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly from 1.47% to 1.34% over the decade. There were no changes recorded for those identifying as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.28% | 93.05% | -2.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.65% | 3.74% | 41.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.47% | 1.34% | -8.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |