Explore the Family Name Flatten
The meaning of Flatten
Norwegian: variant of Flaten.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flatten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Flatten has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,246th most common last name in the United States with around 340 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, it slipped to the 60,790th position with approximately 331 individuals having this surname, representing a 2.65% decrease. The proportion of people with the Flatten surname per 100,000 population also dropped by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,246 | #60,790 | -8.08% |
| Count | 340 | 331 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flatten
When examining ethnic identity associated with the surname Flatten, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White. In 2000, roughly 98.24% of those with the Flatten surname identified as White, falling slightly to 97.58% in 2010. During this time period, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this last name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.24% | 97.58% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |