Explore the Family Name Flamand
The meaning of Flamand
French: ethnic name for a Fleming, someone from Flanders, from Old French flamenc. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Colette, Julien, Ludger.
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How common is the last name Flamand in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Flamand saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Flamand was ranked 55,849 in terms of commonality and increased marginally to rank 55,841 in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 7% over the decade, increasing from 343 in 2000 to 367 by 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a small decline of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #55,841 | 0.01% |
| Count | 343 | 367 | 7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flamand
Regarding ethnic identity associated with the surname Flamand, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of Flamands in both years, though their proportion decreased slightly from 79.3% to 75.2%. Those claiming Hispanic ethnicity increased by 37.07%, growing from 4.37% of Flamands in 2000 to nearly 6% in 2010. Notably, individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were represented for the first time in 2010, accounting for 1.91% and 2.18% of Flamands respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races more than doubled in percentage, rising from 1.75% to 3.81%. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native Flamands saw a decrease, dropping from 12.24% to 10.9% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 75.2% | -5.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.24% | 10.9% | -10.95% |
| Hispanic | 4.37% | 5.99% | 37.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 3.81% | 117.71% |
| Black | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |