Fincher

Fincher is a British surname with Anglo-Saxon origins. The name is derived from the Old English word "fincere," which means "a person who works with or deals in fish." This suggests that the original bearers of the surname were likely involved in the fishing industry or lived near bodies of water where fish were plentiful.

The Fincher surname is found primarily in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire. Over time, bearers of the Fincher name have spread to other parts of the country and beyond, including the United States and other former British colonies.

Notable individuals with the surname Fincher include the renowned filmmaker David Fincher, known for his work on films such as "Fight Club" and "The Social Network."

The Fincher surname has evolved over the centuries through various spellings, including "Finch," "Fink," and "Finker." Today, it remains a relatively uncommon but distinctive surname in Britain and beyond.

There are approximately 468 people named Fincher in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Fincher.

Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Lachlan
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Steven
  • Thomas

Female

  • Amy
  • Ann
  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Hanna
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Lynne
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Mavis
  • Rebecca
  • Susan
  • Suzanne
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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