Finlaison Surname
Approximately 122 people bear this surname
Finlaison Surname Definition:
A current form of Finlayson, which see.
Finlaison Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 80 | 1:337,446 | 28,659 |
| Canada | 16 | 1:2,302,849 | 139,666 |
| England | 14 | 1:3,979,861 | 125,553 |
| South Africa | 8 | 1:6,772,213 | 167,054 |
| Jersey | 3 | 1:33,067 | 4,675 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 24 | 1:1,015,640 | 40,589 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 1:50,218,684 | 817,899 |
Finlaison Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
A current form of Finlayson, which see.
English forms of Gaelic MnrFhionnlaigh, 'son of Finlay,' which see. Brice Fynlawesone of Netbolge, Stirlingshire, rendered homage in 1296 (Bain, II, p. 205). Duncanus filius Findlai (the Latin form of the name) was one of an inquest held at Banff in 1342 (REA., I, p. 73), and Kessog Findlauson performed like duty at Dunipace in 1426 (Cambus., 87). Andrew Fyndlai (again Latin form) was chaplain in Brechin, 1450 (REB., I, 138). John Finlawsone witnessed an Atholl charter in 1455 (Athole, p. 708), Michal Fynloson was tenant of half of Crag neuydy in 1478 (Cupar-Angus, I, p. 227), Ade Findelasone, tenant of the bishop of Aberdeen in Petglass, 1511, Alexander Findelasone in Inuerquhat in the same year, and John Finlason in Balfaddy (REA., I, p. 369,374). Thom Findlaisone was presbyter in Dunkeld, 1528 (REB., II, 182), and Robert Fyndlasoun leased the Cruikit aiker called Sanct-augustines land in 1585 (Scon, p. 229). Findleysone 1647, Finlasone 1561, Finlasoun 1620, Finhwsoune 1598, Finlison 1678, Fonlosoun 1585, Finlosoune 1502. Finlsoun 1512, Fyndelosoun 1529, Fyndlosone 1506.
The son of Finlay, and equivalent to Mackinlay.
Finlaison Demographics
Average Finlaison Salary in
Canada
$59,483 CAD
Per year
Average Salary in
Canada
$49,683 CAD
Per year
Finlaison Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Finlaison Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Finlaison occurs in Australia more than any other country/territory. It may also be rendered in the variant forms:. Click here for further possible spellings of this surname.
How Common Is The Last Name Finlaison? popularity and diffusion
The surname Finlaison is the 1,637,889th most commonly used family name globally, held by around 1 in 59,733,983 people. This surname is primarily found in Oceania, where 66 percent of Finlaison are found; 66 percent are found in Australasia and 66 percent are found in Australia and New Zealand.
The last name is most frequently held in Australia, where it is borne by 80 people, or 1 in 337,446. In Australia it is mostly found in: New South Wales, where 91 percent are found and Australian Capital Territory, where 9 percent are found. Aside from Australia this last name exists in 5 countries. It also occurs in Canada, where 13 percent are found and England, where 11 percent are found.
Finlaison Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The frequency of Finlaison has changed over time. In England the number of people who held the Finlaison surname declined 42 percent between 1881 and 2014.
Finlaison Last Name Statistics demography
The amount Finlaison earn in different countries varies significantly. In South Africa they earn 45.94% more than the national average, earning R 346,800 per year and in Canada they earn 19.73% more than the national average, earning $59,483 CAD per year.
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Finlaison Reference & Research
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Footnotes
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