Explore the Family Name Finkley
The meaning of Finkley
English: habitational name from a place in Hampshire named Finkley, from Old English finc ‘finch’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Finkley in the United States?
The surname Finkley, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,292 and by 2010, it dropped to a rank of 37,229, showing an 11.83% decrease. The count of individuals with this name also decreased from 647 to 599 between 2000 and 2010, marking a 7.42% reduction. In proportion per 100,000 people, Finkley's presence dipped from 0.24 to 0.2, indicating a 16.67% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #37,229 | -11.83% |
| Count | 647 | 599 | -7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.2 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finkley
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing data from the Decennial U.S. Census, changes have been observed between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black with the surname Finkley increased from 75.73% to 79.80%, a rise of 5.37%. Those identifying as White saw a decrease from 19.17% to 14.02%, a drop of 26.86%. The representation of those identifying as two or more races rose from 2.32% to 3.17%, a growth of 36.64%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 2.47% to 2.84%, a 14.98% jump. No Finkleys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.73% | 79.8% | 5.37% |
| White | 19.17% | 14.02% | -26.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 3.17% | 36.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.84% | 14.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |