Explore the Family Name Flanner
The meaning of Flanner
English: occupational name from Middle English flauner, Old French flaonnier, flaunier, an agent noun denoting someone who made or sold flawns (a sort of pie, cake, or bun).
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How common is the last name Flanner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Flanner' in the United States has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 73,412 in terms of prevalence, but fell to 79,338 by 2010, marking an 8.07% decrease. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 246 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 2.44%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Flanner per 100k U.S citizens also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #79,338 | -8.07% |
| Count | 246 | 240 | -2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flanner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Flanner' has also experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 93.09% in 2000 to 90.42% in 2010. There were no reported Flanners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races in either year. The proportion of Flanners who identified as Black also declined from 4.88% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Flanners identifying as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 3.33% of the total, a category that had no representatives in 2000. There were no changes in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.09% | 90.42% | -2.87% |
| Black | 4.88% | 4.17% | -14.55% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |