Explore the Family Name Flammer
The meaning of Flammer
1. metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith, from an agent derivative of Middle High German vlamme ‘flame’. 2. variant of Flamer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Bernhard.German (also Flämmer):
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How common is the last name Flammer in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Flammer has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,939 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to rank 47,107, indicating a change of 1.74%. The count of individuals with this surname also showed an increase, growing from 415 in 2000 to 451 in 2010, a change of 8.67%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100k people remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #47,107 | 1.74% |
| Count | 415 | 451 | 8.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flammer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes. In 2000, almost all individuals with the surname Flammer identified as White (98.07%). By 2010, this figure had dropped slightly to 92.24%, indicating a decrease of 5.94%. During this same period, there were increases in other ethnic identities. Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black representation among Flamers each went from 0% in 2000 to 1.11%, 2.00%, 2.22%, and 2.44% respectively in 2010. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 92.24% | -5.94% |
| Black | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |