Explore the Family Name Flash
The meaning of Flash
1. English: topographic name from Middle English flasshe, flask, floshe, flushe ‘shallow pool, puddle, swampy ground’ (Old French flache, flos or Old Norse flask), denoting someone who lived by a pool or marshy place. 2. English (Durham): this may allude to Flass Hall in Lanchester, named from the same word as in 1 above. 3. Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Flasch.
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How common is the last name Flash in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Flash has experienced a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Flash surname was ranked at 47,485 but by 2010, it had slipped down to 51,941 indicating a decrease of 9.38%. The count of individuals carrying the Flash surname also marginally declined from 420 in 2000 to 400 in 2010, a decrease of 4.76%. Consequently, the proportion of the Flash surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% over this ten year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #51,941 | -9.38% |
| Count | 420 | 400 | -4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flash
The ethnicity distribution of the Flash surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows several notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Flash surname identifying as White decreased by 9.07%, going from 65.71% in 2000 to 59.75% in 2010. A significant increase was observed within the Hispanic community, where the proportion rose from 1.19% to 3.00%, an increase of 152.10%. Similarly, the Black community saw an increase from 30.95% to 35.25%, an increase of 13.89%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly. No individuals with the Flash surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.71% | 59.75% | -9.07% |
| Black | 30.95% | 35.25% | 13.89% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 3% | 152.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 1.75% | -18.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |