Explore the Family Name Flaharty
The meaning of Flaharty
Irish: variant of Flaherty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flaharty in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Flaharty has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 40,987 and this increased by 1.2% to reach 40,494 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also saw growth from 502 to 540 during this decade, marking an increase of 7.57%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 5.26%, implying that while the absolute number of people named Flaharty grew, their share in the total population dropped a little.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,987 | #40,494 | 1.2% |
| Count | 502 | 540 | 7.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flaharty
The ethnicity distribution for the Flaharty surname has also seen some changes over this period, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (92.03%), a figure that decreased slightly to 90.74% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase, going from 4.98% to 5.56%. There was a significant percentage change among those identifying as Black, which rose from 1.00% to 1.85% - an 85% increase. The census began recording those identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.48% of the Flahartys. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.03% | 90.74% | -1.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.98% | 5.56% | 11.65% |
| Black | 1% | 1.85% | 85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |