Explore the Family Name Flammia
The meaning of Flammia
Italian (southern): 1. nickname from Latin flammula ‘little flame’, or alternatively from Latin flammeus ‘flaming’, also ‘flame red, ardent’. 2. from the ancient female personal name Flamia, probably of ancient Germanic origin. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Angelo, Dino, Domenic, Giovanni, Rocco, Vito.
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How common is the last name Flammia in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Flammia has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 41,793rd most popular surname in 2000, it dropped slightly to the 43,369th position in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 3.77%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Flammia surname saw a small increase from 490 in 2000 to 498 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 5.56% over the same period, from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,793 | #43,369 | -3.77% |
| Count | 490 | 498 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flammia
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Flammia also underwent changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of those with the Flammia surname identified as White (94.90%). However, this percentage decreased by 2.88% by 2010, although still representing the largest ethnic group. The Hispanic population with the Flammia surname grew significantly, increasing by 96.20% from 1.84% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as 'Two or more races' also increased, from 1.43% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. There was no reported data for Asian/Pacific Islander in either year, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category decreased from 1.02% in 2000 to zero in 2010. Notably, the Black population was recorded at 1.00% in 2010, having not been represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 92.17% | -2.88% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.61% | 96.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.81% | 26.57% |
| Black | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.02% | 0% | 0% |