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

Phinizy, 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 Phinizy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Phinizy in America

Phinizy is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Phinizy surname appeared 198 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 Phinizy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Phinizy 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 Phinizy

The surname Phinizy is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a variation of the Old English name "Finiz," which was derived from the Germanic personal name "Fini" or "Finni." This name may have been associated with the Finnic peoples, an ethnic group that inhabited parts of Northern Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Phinizy can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Finiz," suggesting that the spelling "Phinizy" emerged later as a regional variation.

During the 13th century, the name Phinizy was closely associated with the village of Finedon in Northamptonshire, England. This place name is believed to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals bearing the Phinizy name include Sir John Phinizy (1520-1588), a prominent landowner and member of the English gentry in the 16th century. Another noteworthy figure was Robert Phinizy (1673-1741), a merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the early colonial trade between England and the American colonies.

In the 18th century, the Phinizy family established a strong presence in Georgia, United States. Jacob Phinizy (1728-1796), a wealthy plantation owner and businessman, was instrumental in the development of Augusta, Georgia, where he served as a city alderman and held various other civic positions.

One of the most renowned individuals with this surname was Thomas Phinizy (1795-1876), a prominent lawyer and politician from Georgia. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the University of Georgia.

Another notable figure was Mary Phinizy (1820-1890), a philanthropist and educator who founded several schools and institutions in Augusta, Georgia, aimed at promoting education and literacy among the underprivileged.

While the surname Phinizy has undergone various spelling variations throughout its history, it has maintained a distinct lineage and heritage, with its roots firmly grounded in the rich tapestry of English and American history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Phinizy

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

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

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