About Finch
The surname Finch is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "fink" or "finch," which refers to a small bird of the finch family. As a surname, it likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a finch in some way, such as having a small stature or a pleasant singing voice. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who caught or sold finches. The surname Finch is relatively common in English-speaking countries and has variations in spelling, such as Fynch or Fyncham.
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The surname Finch is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Finch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Finch is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Finch in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Finch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.