Finlaw

Finlaw Meaning & Origin

About Finlaw
The surname Finlaw 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 name has evolved into Finlaw, and individuals with this surname can trace their ancestry back to Scottish roots.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Finlaw: 171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNL
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0540
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 N L AO2
🌐 IPA
/finlaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNL', 'FNLF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Finlaw in Braille

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

The name Finlaw in braille

How to sign the name Finlaw using Sign Language

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

The name Finlaw in sign language

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