Finely

Finely Meaning & Origin

About Finely
The surname Finely is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Fionnlagh, meaning "fair hero" or "white warrior." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Fionnlagh. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Finely, and it has been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Finely is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Finely: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Finely 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 Finely is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FNL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F05040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1 N L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfaΙͺnli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Finely in Braille

Here's how to represent Finely in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Finely in braille

How to sign the name Finely using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Finely using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Finely in sign language

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