Explore the Family Name Finlan
The meaning of Finlan
Irish (midlands): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fionnaláin (see Fenlon).
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How common is the last name Finlan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Finlan has shown a decrease in popularity in the United States over the last decade. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 58,553 in popularity, with a population of 324 people bearing the name. However, by 2010 the rank had dropped to 63,698 and the count also decreased to 313, signifying an overall change of -8.79 in rank and -3.4 in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decline, slipping from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, a decrease of -8.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,553 | #63,698 | -8.79% |
| Count | 324 | 313 | -3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finlan
On the subject of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals carrying the Finlan surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.84 percent identified as White, though this figure slightly decreased to 95.21 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 data also showed new instances of Hispanic ethnicity and those identifying with two or more races, both at 1.92 percent. There was no change in the percentage of Finlans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 95.21% | -2.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |