Fincken Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

One surname, two spellings: Fincken and Finke. The family name meaning is “Finch (cheerful person)”, the same as for Finke. Fincken is listed among the recognised spellings of Finke. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Fincke, Finken and Finckh.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Finke surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Get the complete Fincken report, with a museum-style coat of arms.