Explore the Family Name Flamer
The meaning of Flamer
German: ethnic name for a Fleming (someone from Flanders).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flamer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Flamer has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,111th and by 2010, it had fallen to 40,610th, marking a decrease of approximately 3.83%. Nevertheless, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 530 in 2000 to 538 in 2010, which is an increase of 1.51%. However, when adjusted for every 100,000 people, the proportion fell by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #40,610 | -3.83% |
| Count | 530 | 538 | 1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flamer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides valuable insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Flamer. From 2000 to 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this group. The percentage of Flamers identifying as Black was consistently high, marginally increasing from 73.58% to 73.98%. Those identifying as White saw a decrease from 18.68% to 15.06%. Notably, those identifying with two or more ethnicities rose significantly by 51.88%, from 4.53% to 6.88%. There was also a moderate increase in the Hispanic category, going up from 2.83% to 3.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.58% | 73.98% | 0.54% |
| White | 18.68% | 15.06% | -19.38% |
| Two or More Races | 4.53% | 6.88% | 51.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.83% | 3.53% | 24.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |