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

Finfrock, 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 Finfrock surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Finfrock in America

Finfrock is the 27918th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Finfrock surname appeared 859 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 Finfrock.

We can also compare 2010 data for Finfrock 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 Finfrock

The surname Finfrock is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German words "fin," meaning "fine" or "delicate," and "frock," referring to a type of coat or outer garment. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who wore particularly fine or delicate clothing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Finfrock name appears in a document from the town of Heidelberg, dated 1573. This document mentions a certain Johann Finfrock, who was a merchant and landowner in the region. Another early reference can be found in the records of the village of Zweibrücken, where a family by the name of Finfrock is mentioned as residing there in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Finfrock name began to spread across various German states and principalities. Notable individuals from this period include Hans Finfrock (1612-1687), a master craftsman and woodcarver from the city of Nuremberg, and Anna Maria Finfrock (1638-1701), who was a renowned herbalist and midwife in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

As German immigrants began to settle in other parts of Europe and North America in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Finfrock name traveled with them. One prominent figure from this era was Johann Friedrich Finfrock (1765-1842), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established himself in the city of Philadelphia after emigrating from the Palatinate region of Germany.

In the 19th century, the Finfrock surname also gained a foothold in various parts of the United States. One notable individual was William Finfrock (1822-1895), a Civil War veteran and farmer from Ohio, who served in the Union Army during the conflict. Another was Elizabeth Finfrock (1839-1912), a respected teacher and advocate for women's education in the state of Missouri.

Throughout its history, the Finfrock name has been associated with a diverse range of professions and backgrounds, from merchants and craftsmen to soldiers and educators. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, its enduring presence across centuries and continents is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of those who have borne it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Finfrock

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

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

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