Explore the Family Name Flamenco
The meaning of Flamenco
Spanish: ethnic name from flamenco ‘Fleming, Flemish person’ (see Fleming).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flamenco in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flamenco has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Flamenco was ranked as the 29,696th most popular surname, while in 2010 it rose to the 24,431st position, marking a significant increase of 17.73%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 748 to 1,025 during this period, representing a growth rate of 37.03%. The proportion per 100k people also increased by 25%, from 0.28 to 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #24,431 | 17.73% |
| Count | 748 | 1,025 | 37.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.35 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flamenco
The ethnic identity associated with the Flamenco surname has seen some changes over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Hispanic ethnicity remained the dominant group, increasing slightly from 94.92% to 96.20%. At the same time, the percentage of White individuals with the Flamenco surname decreased by 23.95%, from 3.34% to 2.54%. Although the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a significant decrease in percentage (from 1.34% to 0.49%), there was an emergence of the American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity, which wasn't recorded in 2000 but made up 0.49% in 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying with two or more races or as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.92% | 96.2% | 1.35% |
| White | 3.34% | 2.54% | -23.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.34% | 0.49% | -63.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |