Explore the Family Name Fladger
The meaning of Fladger
Altered form of English Fletcher or of some similar (like-sounding) surname. It is found mainly among African Americans; as such it originates from SC. History: A Robert Fladger is recorded in Charlestown, SC, in the 1730s as a butcher and slaveholder.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fladger in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fladger has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 64,186th in frequency, but by 2010 it had risen to 62,189th. This is a relative increase of 3.11%. The actual count of individuals with the Fladger surname also increased during this period, going from 290 in 2000 to 322 in 2010, marking an 11.03% growth. However, when compared to the overall population, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #62,189 | 3.11% |
| Count | 290 | 322 | 11.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fladger
The ethnicity associated with the Fladger surname has also shifted slightly over the same decade, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 82.07% of those with the Fladger surname identified as Black. By 2010, this percentage decreased slightly to 78.26%, reflecting a 4.64% change. Those identifying as White decreased from 14.48% in 2000 to 11.80% in 2010, a negative change of 18.51%. Notably, the group identifying with two or more races experienced a significant increase, jumping from 3.10% in 2000 to 8.07% in 2010, marking a 160.32% change. Meanwhile, there were no changes recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.07% | 78.26% | -4.64% |
| White | 14.48% | 11.8% | -18.51% |
| Two or More Races | 3.1% | 8.07% | 160.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |