Explore the Family Name Flasher
The meaning of Flasher
1. English (southern): from Middle English flasshe, flask, floshe, flushe ‘shallow pool, puddle, swampy ground’ + -er, for someone who lived by a marshy place or shallow pool (see Flash). 2. Probably an Americanized form of the variant Flescher of the German occupational name Fleischer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flasher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flasher has notably decreased in popularity in the United States. The rank fell from 50,055 in 2000 to 69,392 in 2010, a decline of nearly 39%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped around 28% from 393 in 2000 to 283 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped by approximately 33%, falling from 0.15 to 0.10.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #69,392 | -38.63% |
| Count | 393 | 283 | -27.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flasher
Turning to ethnic identity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the surname Flasher identify as White. In 2000, about 97.71% identified as such, and while the number decreased slightly to 95.41% in 2010, it remained the dominant ethnicity for this surname. Hispanic representation saw a modest rise of about 16%, increasing from 1.53% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010. No Flashers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 95.41% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.77% | 15.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |