About Finke
The surname Finke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vinke," meaning "finch," a small bird known for its beautiful song. As a surname, Finke likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to or shared characteristics with the finch, such as a pleasant voice or a lively personality. It could also have been a locational surname for someone who lived near an area associated with finches. Overall, the surname Finke is likely to have originated as a descriptive or occupational name related to the finch bird.
The surname Finke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Finke 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 Finke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Finke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Finke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.