2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Finckbone
A German surname derived from "Fink," meaning finch or small bird, combined with a variant of "bone," possibly indicating a former occupation or residence.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Finckbone. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Finckbone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Finckbone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Finckbone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Finckbone
The surname FINCKBONE is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "finc" meaning a small bird, and "bone" referring to a small valley or hollow. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a hollow or valley frequented by finches.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the FINCKBONE name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. Here, the name appears as "Finchebone," likely referring to an individual who resided in the vicinity of a finch-populated valley.
During the 13th century, records indicate a John de Fynchingbone who was a landowner in the county of Oxfordshire. The use of the preposition "de" in his name suggests a connection to a specific place, possibly a town or hamlet known for its finch-inhabited valleys.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the FINCKBONE surname was Sir William FINCKBONE (1325-1392), a knight and military commander who fought alongside Edward, the Black Prince, during the Hundred Years' War. He was renowned for his bravery and tactical prowess on the battlefield.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Elizabeth FINCKBONE (1560-1628), a respected scholar and translator of classical Greek texts. Her work contributed significantly to the Renaissance era's rediscovery of ancient literature.
The FINCKBONE name can also be traced to various place names in England, such as Finchingfield in Essex, which likely derived from the Old English "Fincingas" meaning "the people living among the finches."
Throughout history, variations in spelling have occurred, including Fynchingbone, Fynchbone, and Finchebone, reflecting the evolution of the English language and regional dialects.
Individuals bearing the FINCKBONE surname have left their mark across various fields, from military leadership to academia, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who share this ancestral name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Finckbone
Among Census respondents with the surname Finckbone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Finckbone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Finckbone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.6% · 4
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Finckbone
Finckbone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+15 bearers (+13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,458 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-18 bearers (-14.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,286 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+13.2%) | Up 4,458 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -18 bearers (-14.0%) | Down 17,286 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Finckbone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #148,665 | -13.2% |
| Count | 129 | 111 | -14.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Finckbone bearers went from 129 to 111 (-14.0% change). The surname moved down 17,286 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #148,665.
FAQ
Finckbone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Finckbone?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Finckbone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Finckbone?
Finckbone ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Finckbone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Finckbone.
Has Finckbone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Finckbone went from 129 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 18 (-14.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Finckbone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Finckbone, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Finckbone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Finckbone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Hispanic (4.5%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Finckbone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Finckbone mean?
A German surname derived from "Fink," meaning finch or small bird, combined with a variant of "bone," possibly indicating a former occupation or residence. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Finckbone (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Finckbone?
See how many people have the surname Finckbone on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.