About Phinney
The surname Phinney is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Fhionnghaill, meaning "son of the fair stranger." It is believed to have originated from a Gaelic personal name meaning "fair" or "white," combined with the word "gall," which referred to a stranger or an outsider. The name Phinney suggests a lineage or association with someone who was fair-skinned or of foreign descent.
The surname Phinney is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Phinney based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Phinney in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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