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

Fincannon, 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 Fincannon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fincannon in America

Fincannon is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fincannon surname appeared 221 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 Fincannon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fincannon 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 Fincannon

The surname FINCANNON is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "finc," meaning a small finch-like bird, and "tun," meaning an enclosure or settlement. Thus, the name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a settlement where finches were found in abundance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname is found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Fynchetun." This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time, and its eventual standardization as FINCANNON.

In the 14th century, the name FINCANNON appeared in several historical records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it was spelled "Fynchetone." This suggests that the name was relatively well-established in various parts of England by this time.

During the 16th century, the name FINCANNON was found in the parish records of St. Botolph's Church in Colchester, Essex. One notable individual from this period was John Fincannon, born in 1548, who was a respected merchant and landowner in the town.

The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent FINCANNON family in Gloucestershire. William Fincannon (1612-1689) was a successful wool merchant and a respected member of the local community. His son, Thomas Fincannon (1645-1718), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the wool trade.

In the 18th century, the FINCANNON name gained recognition in the literary world with the birth of Robert Fincannon (1764-1825), a celebrated poet and playwright. His works, which often drew inspiration from his family's rural roots, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable figure in the 19th century was Elizabeth Fincannon (1821-1892), a pioneering educator who established several schools for underprivileged children in London. Her efforts were recognized by Queen Victoria, who awarded her the Royal Order of Victoria in 1887.

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the FINCANNON name had spread across the globe, with families settling in various parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and New Zealand.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fincannon

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

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 Fincannon 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 Fincannon 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 Fincannon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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