Explore the Family Name Phin
The meaning of Phin
English and Scottish (Angus): variant of Finn 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Phin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Phin saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,887 in popularity, but this fell to 63,873 by 2010, demonstrating a 4.9% drop. However, the actual count of people with the surname increased marginally from 309 to 312 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11, indicating that its relative popularity did not change significantly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #63,873 | -4.9% |
| Count | 309 | 312 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Phin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Phin identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in both years. This group's representation increased from 74.76% in 2000 to 78.85% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity was White, though its percentage decreased from 20.71% to 15.71%. The representation of multi-racial individuals also decreased from 4.21% to 2.88%. A new addition in 2010 was the Hispanic community, comprising 1.6% of people bearing the surname. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 74.76% | 78.85% | 5.47% |
| White | 20.71% | 15.71% | -24.14% |
| Two or More Races | 4.21% | 2.88% | -31.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |