Explore the Family Name Flattery
The meaning of Flattery
Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Flaitire, a variant of Ó Flaitile (see Flatley). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Brigid, Declan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flattery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Flattery has seen a significant increase over a decade. In 2000, Flattery was ranked 37,429 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 33,596—a change of 10.24 percent. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose from 560 to 678 during that period, marking an increase of 21.07 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Flattery surname per 100,000 also saw a growth of 9.52 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #33,596 | 10.24% |
| Count | 560 | 678 | 21.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.23 | 9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flattery
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Flattery, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of those with the surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 98.39 to 95.87. While there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic (1.33 percent) and those reporting two or more races (1.62 percent). No individuals with this surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 95.87% | -2.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |