Explore the Family Name Finkler
The meaning of Finkler
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Finkel. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Bronia, Isadore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Finkler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Finkler has seen a decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Finkler was ranked as the 35,342nd most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 41,100th place, marking a 16.29% decline. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying the Finkler surname also decreased from 603 in 2000 to 530 in 2010, showing a decrease of 12.11%. The proportion of Finkler per 100,000 people also declined by 18.18% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #41,100 | -16.29% |
| Count | 603 | 530 | -12.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finkler
When discussing ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of individuals with the surname Finkler identify as White, with this group making up 94.03% of all Finklers in 2000 and growing slightly to 94.53% in 2010. Over the same time period, the percentage of Finklers identifying as Hispanic increased by 46.55%, though they still only represented 1.70% of all Finklers in 2010. Conversely, the proportion of Finklers identifying as Black decreased by 25.52% between 2000 and 2010. There were no reported Finklers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.03% | 94.53% | 0.53% |
| Black | 4.31% | 3.21% | -25.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.7% | 46.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |