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

Finol, 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 Finol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Finol in America

Finol is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Finol surname appeared 160 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 Finol.

The history of the last name Finol

The surname FINOL has its origins in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "fino," meaning "fine" or "delicate," which may have been used to describe someone's physical appearance or personality traits. The name was most likely initially used as a descriptive nickname before becoming a hereditary surname.

In the early 13th century, records show the name FINOL appearing in various regions of Spain, particularly in the northern regions of Asturias and Galicia. This suggests that the name may have originated in these areas before spreading to other parts of the country.

One of the earliest known references to the name FINOL can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrias," an important document from the late 13th century that recorded details about the nobility and landowners in the region of Castile. This document mentions a certain "Gonzalo Finol" who held lands in the town of Villalón.

During the 15th century, the name FINOL gained prominence with the birth of Juan Finol (1432-1498), a notable cleric and scholar from Seville. Juan Finol was known for his theological writings and served as a canon in the Cathedral of Seville.

In the 16th century, another noteworthy bearer of the name was Pedro Finol (1502-1567), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Venezuela. He was among the first European settlers in the region and played a role in the establishment of the city of Nueva Cádiz, one of the earliest Spanish settlements in the area.

The name FINOL has also been linked to various place names in Spain, such as the town of Finollet, located in the province of Barcelona. This place name is believed to have derived from the surname FINOL, suggesting that the name may have been associated with certain families or individuals who settled in these areas.

Other notable individuals bearing the surname FINOL throughout history include:

1. Andrés Finol (1644-1712), a Spanish military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession.
2. María Finol (1722-1798), a Spanish painter known for her religious artwork, particularly her depictions of the Virgin Mary.
3. Francisco Finol (1805-1879), a Venezuelan politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Venezuela in the mid-19th century.
4. Enrique Finol (1892-1965), a Venezuelan writer and journalist known for his contributions to the literary magazine "Revista Nacional de Cultura."
5. Emilio Finol (1918-2002), a Venezuelan architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Caracas, including the Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Finol

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

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

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