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

Fineman, 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 Fineman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fineman in America

Fineman is the 32750th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fineman surname appeared 701 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 Fineman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fineman 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 Fineman

The surname Fineman is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "fin" meaning "marsh" or "fen," and "mann" meaning "man." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked in a marshland area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears in the form "Finemanne." This entry suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in England at the time of the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, including "Fyneman" and "Fynmann," reflecting the evolving spelling conventions of the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the surname Fineman was John Fineman, born in 1324 in Oxfordshire. He was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the local gentry.

The 16th century saw the emergence of another notable individual named William Fineman, born in 1542 in Lincolnshire. He was a respected scholar and author, known for his contributions to the field of philosophy.

During the 17th century, the name Fineman was associated with the village of Fineman's Green, located in Hertfordshire. This place name likely derived from the surname itself, indicating the presence of Fineman families in the area.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname was Richard Fineman, born in 1734 in Yorkshire. He was a successful merchant and philanthropist, known for his support of various charitable causes.

The 19th century saw the rise of Samuel Fineman, born in 1812 in Lincolnshire. He was a renowned architect and played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of several cities in England.

Throughout history, the surname Fineman has been associated with various occupations, including landowners, scholars, merchants, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fineman

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

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

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