Explore the Family Name Finkenbinder
The meaning of Finkenbinder
Americanized form of German Finkenbeinder, a variant of Finkbeiner, commonly found in Baden and Württemberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Finkenbinder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Finkenbinder saw a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 46,944th in popularity and by 2010, its rank had dropped to 49,999, marking a change of -6.51 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly during this decade, going from 426 in 2000 to 419 in 2010, indicating a decrease of -1.64 percent. Additionally, when calculating the proportion of people named Finkenbinder per 100,000 residents, the figure dropped by 12.5 percent over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #49,999 | -6.51% |
| Count | 426 | 419 | -1.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finkenbinder
Regarding the ethnicity of people with the surname Finkenbinder, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that an overwhelming majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.42 percent identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 97.85 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion who identified as Hispanic decreased from 1.64 percent in 2000 to 1.19 percent in 2010, a reduction of 27.44 percent. There were no Finkenbinders who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, none reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 97.85% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 1.19% | -27.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |