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

Fingleton, 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 Fingleton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fingleton in America

Fingleton is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fingleton surname appeared 104 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 Fingleton.

The history of the last name Fingleton

The surname Fingleton is of Irish origin, with roots dating back to medieval times. It is believed to have originated in the eastern region of Ireland, particularly in the counties of Louth and Meath. The name is derived from the Gaelic term "Fionn Ghleanna," which translates to "White Valley" or "Fair Glen."

One of the earliest recorded references to the Fingleton name can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a historical chronicle of medieval Ireland. The chronicles mention a notable figure named Fingleton who lived in the 13th century, though specific details about this individual remain scarce.

The first documented use of the surname Fingleton dates back to the 16th century. In 1598, a record mentions a John Fingleton, who was a landowner in County Louth. This suggests that the Fingleton family had established itself as part of the landed gentry in the area during that time period.

Throughout the centuries, the Fingleton name has been associated with various place names in Ireland. For instance, the townland of Fingleton in County Meath and the Fingleton Cross in County Louth bear the family's name, indicating their historical presence and influence in these regions.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Fingleton surname throughout history are:

1. Patrick Fingleton (1795-1856), an Irish Catholic priest and educator who founded the Fingleton School in Drogheda, County Louth.

2. Thomas Fingleton (1794-1869), an Irish politician and barrister who served as a Member of Parliament for the Monaghan Borough constituency.

3. Mary Fingleton (1855-1935), an Irish philanthropist and benefactor who donated funds for the establishment of the Fingleton School in County Louth.

4. Edward Fingleton (1892-1981), an Irish historian and writer who authored several works on Irish history and literature.

5. John Fingleton (1909-1997), an Irish judge who served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ireland from 1973 to 1981.

The Fingleton name has also been recorded in various historical documents and manuscripts, further attesting to its longstanding presence in Ireland. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling over time, its Irish roots and association with specific regions in the country have remained consistent throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fingleton

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

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 Fingleton 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.

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

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