Explore the Family Name Flatter
The meaning of Flatter
English (Berkshire): topographic name for someone who lived on a flat, a patch of level or low-lying ground (see Flatt).
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How common is the last name Flatter in the United States?
The surname Flatter saw a slight fluctuation in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked 70,273rd and then slightly dipped in popularity by 2010 to rank 73,464th, marking a change of -4.54%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Flatter surname increased marginally from 260 in 2000 to 264 in 2010, indicating a 1.54% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10%, moving from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #73,464 | -4.54% |
| Count | 260 | 264 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flatter
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the Flatter surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as White. In 2000, this grouping accounted for 95% of the Flatter population, increasing slightly to 96.21% in 2010. The Hispanic group, which made up 2.69% in 2000, was not represented in the 2010 census data. There were no recorded instances of the Flatter surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native groups, or those identifying with two or more races in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 96.21% | 1.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |