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

Fineout, 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 Fineout surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fineout in America

Fineout is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fineout surname appeared 267 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 Fineout.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fineout 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 Fineout

The surname Fineout is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to be a locative name, derived from a place name referring to a fine or superior outer area. The name may have been inspired by the phrase "fine out" or "fair outside," suggesting a connection to a desirable outlying region or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fineout surname dates back to the 16th century, found in parish records from the county of Lincolnshire. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the eastern regions of England, including counties like Norfolk and Suffolk.

While the Fineout surname is not widely documented in historical records, there are a few notable individuals who bore this name throughout history. One such person was Robert Fineout, a merchant and landowner from the town of Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, who lived during the late 17th century.

Another individual of note was Sarah Fineout, a renowned horticulturist and plant collector from the 18th century, whose extensive collection of rare and exotic plants was highly regarded by her contemporaries.

In the 19th century, a certain William Fineout gained recognition as a skilled woodcarver and furniture maker, with his intricate designs and craftsmanship earning him numerous commissions from wealthy patrons.

The Fineout name has also been associated with a few notable figures in the arts and literature. One such example is the poet and author, Emily Fineout, whose works were published in various literary journals during the early 20th century.

Additionally, there was a prominent painter named John Fineout, whose landscape and portraiture works were exhibited in prestigious galleries across England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the Fineout surname may not be as widely recognized as some other English surnames, it has a rich and varied history spanning several centuries, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, from commerce and horticulture to the arts and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fineout

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

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

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