Explore the Family Name Flater
The meaning of Flater
South German: topographic name for someone who lived by a reedbed, a derivative of Flad.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flater in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Flater has seen a slight increase in its overall popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,706th, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 38,050th spot, a change of 1.69%. During that same period, the number of individuals who carried the Flater surname saw an increase from 537 to 583, signifying an 8.57% rise. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #38,050 | 1.69% |
| Count | 537 | 583 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flater
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Flater surname based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 96.83% in 2000 to 94.17% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity segment, while starting from a small base, experienced a significant increase of 268.82%, rising from 0.93% in 2000 to 3.43% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also rose slightly from 1.68% to 1.72%. No individuals with the Flater surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.17% | -2.75% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 3.43% | 268.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.72% | 2.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |