Finklea

Finklea Meaning & Origin

About Finklea
The surname Finklea is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Fionnlagh, meaning "fair hero." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Fionnlagh. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Finklea. Today, individuals with the surname Finklea can trace their ancestry back to Scotland and may have connections to the ancient Gaelic culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Finklea: 1,948
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,140
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FNKL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F05240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 NG K L IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfΙͺΕ‹kliΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Finklea in Braille

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

The name Finklea in braille

How to sign the name Finklea using Sign Language

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

The name Finklea in sign language

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