Explore the Family Name Finken
The meaning of Finken
German: from Middle High German vinke ‘finch’ (see Fink), or perhaps from a short form of any of various German compound names beginning with Finken. Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther, Gunther, Karl-Heinz, Meinrad.
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How common is the last name Finken in the United States?
The surname Finken, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,361st most common surname, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 28,158th position, marking a change of -2.91%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly from 830 in 2000 to 850 in 2010, equating to a modest growth of 2.41%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, Finken's prevalence dipped by -6.45%, falling from 0.31 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #28,158 | -2.91% |
| Count | 830 | 850 | 2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finken
In terms of ethnic identity, the Finken surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, though there has been some diversification between 2000 and 2010. Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the percentage of Finkens identifying as White decreased slightly from 97.47% to 95.29% over this period. During the same timeframe, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander doubled their representation from 0.60% to 1.18%, while those indicating two or more races rose from 0.60% to 0.94%. Individuals with the Finken surname identifying as Hispanic also saw significant growth, increasing from 0.96% to 2.35%. There were no recorded instances of Finkens identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.47% | 95.29% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 2.35% | 144.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 1.18% | 96.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 0.94% | 56.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |