Explore the Family Name Finucane
The meaning of Finucane
Irish (Munster): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Fionnmhacáin ‘descendant of Fionnmhacán’, from fionn ‘fair’ + the diminutive of mac ‘son’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Niamh.
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How common is the last name Finucane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Finucane has slightly decreased in terms of ranking between 2000 and 2010, slipping from rank 28,166 to 28,293, a change of -0.45%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.63% from 800 people in 2000 to 845 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight decrease of -3.33%, moving from 0.3 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,166 | #28,293 | -0.45% |
| Count | 800 | 845 | 5.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Finucane
In relation to ethnicity, there were some notable shifts among those bearing the Finucane surname between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority but their percentage decreased slightly, from 94.38% in 2000 down to 91.01% in 2010. There were increases in other ethnic identities; the Asian/Pacific Islander category grew by 57.33%, from 0.75% to 1.18%. Similarly, individuals identifying with two or more races increased from 2.25% to 3.55%, a rise of 57.78%. The proportion of Hispanic individuals also increased from 2.38% to 3.67%, marking a 54.20% change. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0%, with "(S)" indicating that data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 91.01% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 3.67% | 54.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 3.55% | 57.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.75% | 1.18% | 57.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |