Explore the Family Name Flamm
The meaning of Flamm
South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a craftsman who worked with fire, from Middle High German vlam(me) ‘flame’, for example a blacksmith. As a Jewish name, it is mainly artificial. Compare Flam. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Chani, Ephraim, Yossi.
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How common is the last name Flamm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Flamm slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Flamm was ranked 21,791 in popularity and dropped to 21,940 by 2010, a change of -0.68%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 1,113 in 2000 to 1,183 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 6.29%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people saw a small decrease of -2.44% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,791 | #21,940 | -0.68% |
| Count | 1,113 | 1,183 | 6.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.4 | -2.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flamm
Regarding ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Flamm surname between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as White made up the majority, although their percentage decreased from 97.21% to 95.27%. There was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, albeit from small bases: the former group went from 0% to 1.10%, while the latter grew from 0.99% to 1.78%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races nearly doubled, growing from 0.81% to 1.61%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Black dropped to 0% in 2010, down from 0.63% in 2000. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.21% | 95.27% | -2% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.78% | 79.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.81% | 1.61% | 98.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |