Explore the Family Name Finne
The meaning of Finne
1. Irish, English, Scottish, and German: variant of Finn 1, 2, and 4. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farms so named, from finn ‘matgrass (Nardus stricta)’ or finn ‘Lapp’ + -e from vin ‘meadow’. 3. Danish: habitational name from various fields or places so named in Germany. 4. North German: nickname for a sponger or freeloader or for an ugly old woman, from Middle Low German vinne ‘pimple, blackhead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Fredrik, Hilmer, Nils. French Arnaud, Marie Ange.
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How common is the last name Finne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Finne saw a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 55003 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 66553, a change of -21.0%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 350 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, a decrease of -15.14%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also declined by 23.08% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #66,553 | -21% |
| Count | 350 | 297 | -15.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finne
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown of those carrying the Finne surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 96.00% to 93.60%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities and the Hispanic community saw an increase in this ten-year span, the latter increasing from 0 to 3.37%. On the other hand, those identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander either remained static or decreased, with the former decreasing from 2.57% to 0%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 93.6% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.37% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |