Explore the Family Name Flagel
The meaning of Flagel
1. German (Flägel): variant of Flegel. 2. French: metonymic occupational name for a flute or whistle player, from Old French flegeole ‘flute’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flagel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Flagel has seen a slight decrease in popularity rankings from 2000 to 2010, moving from 71,372nd to 73,215th place, a decline of 2.58%. However, the count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 3.92% during the same period, reaching a total of 265 people in 2010, up from 255 in 2000. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #73,215 | -2.58% |
| Count | 255 | 265 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flagel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Flagel primarily leans towards White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, approximately 97.65% of those with the surname identified as White, but this decreased by 1.84% to 95.85% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity appearing in 2010, accounting for 1.89% of the population with this surname. There was no recorded change in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 95.85% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |