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

Fingland, 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 Fingland surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fingland in America

Fingland is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fingland surname appeared 119 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 Fingland.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fingland 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 Fingland

The surname Fingland originates from Scotland, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "fionn," meaning "fair" or "white," combined with the Old English word "land," referring to a piece of land or territory. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived on or owned land with fair or light-colored soil.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fingland can be found in the Scottish Parish Records. In 1642, a John Fingland was listed as a resident of the parish of Cramond, located near Edinburgh. Additionally, the surname appeared in the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1691, indicating its presence in various parts of Scotland during that time period.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named James Fingland (1660-1731) was born in Stirlingshire, Scotland. He was a Presbyterian minister who became involved in the Jacobite risings, supporting the claim of James VII of Scotland (James II of England) to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland.

During the 18th century, a family by the name of Fingland resided in the town of Kilbarchan, located in the historic county of Renfrewshire. Records show that in 1785, a John Fingland was born in Kilbarchan, and he later became a successful merchant and shipowner.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual named William Fingland (1815-1887) was born in Greenock, Scotland. He was a shipbuilder and businessman who played a significant role in the development of the shipbuilding industry in the Clyde region.

Another notable figure was Robert Fingland (1859-1932), a Scottish-born architect who emigrated to Canada in the late 19th century. He contributed to the design of several prominent buildings in Toronto, including the King Edward Hotel and the Royal Ontario Museum.

While the Fingland surname originated in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Scottish emigration and settlement. However, the name remains relatively uncommon, and its historical roots can be traced back to the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fingland

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

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

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