FINNAMORE
Finnamore
Finnamore is an Anglo-Saxon surname that hails from England, notably from the counties of Oxfordshire and Berkshire. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the Old English words "Finn", which means a Finn or person from Finland, and "mor", which means a marsh or low-lying wetland. The surname likely referenced a person who lived by or worked in such marshy areas.
The Finnamore family name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, such as Finmore, Finnimore, and Finamore. The first instances of the name's appearance in historical records date back to the Domesday Book of 1086, a survey of England and Wales ordered by William the Conqueror.
Over the centuries, bearers of the Finnamore surname have been involved in diverse occupations and industries. From agriculture to trade and beyond, members of the Finnamore clan have made their mark in various fields.
Today, the Finnamore surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, forming part of the rich tapestry of British surnames and their associated histories.
There are approximately 105 people named Finnamore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Finnamore.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alfred
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Eric
- John
- Richard
- Robert
- Timothy
- William
Female
- Betty
- Debra
- Emma
- Helen
- Hilda
- Joanne
- Pauline
- Sally
- Sarah
- Shona