Explore the Family Name Flaim
The meaning of Flaim
Italian (Trentino-Alto Adige): habitational name from the pronunciation respelling of Fleim, the German name of the Fiemme Valley in Trentino-Alto Adige. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Guido, Angelo, Silvano, Claudio, Fabio, Gino, Isidoro, Lino, Luigi, Mariano, Maurizio, Silvio, Tino, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Flaim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flaim ranked at 32,380 in 2000 and slightly shifted to 32,396 in 2010, indicating a minimal drop in popularity by 0.05 percent. The count has however seen an increase from 670 in 2000 to 710 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 5.97 percent. Despite this, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #32,396 | -0.05% |
| Count | 670 | 710 | 5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flaim
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Flaim surname identify as White, accounting for 97.16 percent in 2000 dipping slightly to 96.48 percent in 2010. There was a recorded increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.64 percent in 2000 to 2.25 percent in 2010, a change of 37.20 percent. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, a new ethnicity category appeared in the 2010 data, with 0.70 percent identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 96.48% | -0.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.25% | 37.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |