Find out how popular the last name Finamore is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Finamore.

Finamore, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Finamore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Finamore in America

Finamore is the 24934th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Finamore surname appeared 997 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Finamore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Finamore to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Finamore

The surname Finamore has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Latin phrase "finis amoris," which translates to "the end of love." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who had experienced a heartbreak or the end of a romantic relationship.

The earliest known records of the name Finamore can be found in various historical documents from the region of Campania. One notable mention is in a manuscript from the city of Salerno, dated around the 13th century, where a certain Guglielmo Finamore is listed as a landowner.

In the 15th century, the Finamore family gained prominence in the town of Avellino, located in the province of Avellino, Campania. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Finamori" or "Fineamore," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling that were common in those days.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Finamore was Giovanni Finamore, born in Avellino around 1450. He was a scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the works of Aristotle and Plato. Another notable figure was Lucrezia Finamore (1475-1549), a noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the local church.

In the 16th century, the Finamore family expanded their influence beyond Campania, with members settling in other parts of Italy, such as Naples and Rome. During this period, Antonio Finamore (1520-1592) gained recognition as a talented architect, having designed several churches and palaces in Naples.

The 17th century saw the rise of Francesco Finamore (1616-1689), a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the court of the Kingdom of Naples. He was known for his expertise in civil law and his commitment to justice.

As the Finamore family continued to spread across Italy and beyond, they left their mark in various fields, including art, literature, and academia. One notable figure was Vincenzo Finamore (1789-1853), a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in religious and historical scenes.

Throughout its history, the surname Finamore has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Lazio, and Puglia. While the name has evolved over time, its origins and connections to the medieval period in southern Italy remain an integral part of its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Finamore

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Finamore.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Finamore was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Finamore has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Finamore was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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