Explore the Family Name Flattum
The meaning of Flattum
Norwegian: habitational name from a farm name in eastern Norway, the dative case plural of Old Norse flati, see Flaten.
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How common is the last name Flattum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flattum saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,958 in popularity, while by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 80,926. This represents a marginal decrease of 1.21%. Nevertheless, the actual count of individuals with the Flattum surname increased during this period from 221 to 234, showing growth of 5.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #80,926 | -1.21% |
| Count | 221 | 234 | 5.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flattum
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Flattum surname identify as White. In 2000, 99.55% of the Flattum population identified as White and by 2010, this figure decreased slightly to 97.86%, signifying a change of -1.70%. The rest of the ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native had either no representation or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.55% | 97.86% | -1.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |