Explore the Family Name Flath
The meaning of Flath
1. North German: habitational name from a place or a topographic name from a field named from Middle Low German flad ‘flowing water in a bog’. 2. German: nickname from Middle High German vlāt ‘cleanliness, neatness, beauty’, or from a personal name derived from this word.
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How common is the last name Flath in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Flath has witnessed a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Flath was ranked 27,235 in popularity and held a population count of 835 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 35,016 with the count of individuals bearing the name dropping to 644. This represents a decrease of 28.57% in rank and 22.87% in population count. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.31 to 0.22 during this period, marking a reduction of 29.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,235 | #35,016 | -28.57% |
| Count | 835 | 644 | -22.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.22 | -29.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flath
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Flath were identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.29% to 94.72%. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic or Black increased over the decade, with Hispanic representation growing from 1.32% to 2.02% and Black representation rising from 0.60% to 1.09%. The group identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw an increase from 1.20% to 1.40%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Flath surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 94.72% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.02% | 53.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.4% | 16.67% |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.09% | 81.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |