Explore the Family Name Flaig
The meaning of Flaig
German: from a Swabian-Alemannic word cognate with the word for fly (standard German Fliege), a nickname for an agile, physically, and mentally flexible person. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gottlob, Gunther, Otto, Rudie.
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How common is the last name Flaig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flaig saw a decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname Flaig dropped from 20,334 in 2000 to 22,827 in 2010, which is a decline of 12.26%. Additionally, the count of people with this last name also fell by 7.73%, from 1,216 in 2000 to 1,122 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals also decreased by 15.56%, moving from 0.45 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,334 | #22,827 | -12.26% |
| Count | 1,216 | 1,122 | -7.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.38 | -15.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flaig
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Flaig, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some changes over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The largest group with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.62% in 2000 to 95.99% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 44.72%, rising from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals who identified with two or more ethnicities, going from 0.41% in 2000 to 1.25% in 2010, an increase of 204.88%. Interestingly, the 2010 census showed a small percentage (0.71%) of people with the surname Flaig identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, a category which had no representation in 2000. Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories showed no change, remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 95.99% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.78% | 44.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0.41% | 1.25% | 204.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |