Explore the Family Name Flaa
The meaning of Flaa
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm named Flå, either from Old Norse flá ‘terrace, plain’ or flói ‘bog, swamp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flaa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flaa has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Flaa was ranked 66,274th, but by 2010, it had fallen to be the 74,141st most popular surname, representing an 11.87% drop. Similarly, the number of individuals with the surname Flaa also decreased from 279 to 261 — a 6.45% decline. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Flaa per 100,000 people dropped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #74,141 | -11.87% |
| Count | 279 | 261 | -6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flaa
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that almost all holders of the surname Flaa identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decline from 96.77% to 93.49%. The data for 2010 reveals a slight diversification in the ethnicity associated with this surname, with around 3.07% identifying with two or more races, a category absent in the 2000 data. No individuals with the surname Flaa identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 93.49% | -3.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |