Explore the Family Name Flannagan
The meaning of Flannagan
Irish: variant of Flanagan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flannagan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flannagan saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 19908th most popular surname and by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 20157, denoting a 1.25% decrease. However, despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Flannagan surname actually increased from 1248 in 2000 to 1324 in 2010, indicating a growth of 6.09%. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a minor decline of 2.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,908 | #20,157 | -1.25% |
| Count | 1,248 | 1,324 | 6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.46 | 0.45 | -2.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flannagan
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Flannagan between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those of White ethnicity, which saw an increase from 84.05% to 87.16%. There was a notable decrease in the Black ethnicity, dropping from 11.94% to 9.06%, while the Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 1.68% to 1.81%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities both decreased, from 0.40% to 0.38% and 0.96% to 0.60% respectively. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races witnessed a slight increase from 0.96% to 0.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.05% | 87.16% | 3.7% |
| Black | 11.94% | 9.06% | -24.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.81% | 7.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 0.98% | 2.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.6% | -37.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.38% | -5% |