Finet

Finet Meaning & Origin

About Finet
The surname Finet is of French origin and is derived from the word "fin," meaning "fine" or "delicate." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered refined or elegant. The surname Finet may have also been used to describe someone who had a slender or delicate physique. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Finet: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNT
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1 N AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/finet*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Finet in Braille

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

The name Finet in braille

How to sign the name Finet using Sign Language

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

The name Finet in sign language

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