Explore the Family Name Flakes
The meaning of Flakes
Probably an Americanized form of German Flachs (see Flax).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flakes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Flakes' has seen a rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,436 in popularity, climbing to 19,364 in 2010, an increase of 5.25%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also increased from 1,208 in 2000 to 1,397 in 2010, a growth of 15.65%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase, from 0.45 to 0.47.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,436 | #19,364 | 5.25% |
| Count | 1,208 | 1,397 | 15.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.47 | 4.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flakes
The same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Flakes'. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, up by 78.88% from 2.32% in 2000 to 4.15% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also grew, from 2.48% in 2000 to 2.93% in 2010, representing a change of 18.15%. The proportion of individuals identifying as White declined slightly, from 18.13% in 2000 to 16.46% in 2010, a decrease of 9.21%. The majority of individuals with the surname 'Flakes' identified as Black, albeit experiencing a small drop from 76.57% in 2000 to 76.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 76.57% | 76.02% | -0.72% |
| White | 18.13% | 16.46% | -9.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 4.15% | 78.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.93% | 18.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |