Explore the Family Name Flaugher
The meaning of Flaugher
Americanized form of German Flacher, a variant of Flach, or of Flaucher (standard German Flucher), a nickname, from an agent derivative of Middle High German vluochen ‘to swear’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flaugher in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Flaugher saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Flaugher ranked 19,208 in popularity among all surnames, but this ranking fell by 12.5% to 21,609 in 2010. Similarly, the count of people with the Flaugher surname fell from 1,307 in 2000 to 1,207 in 2010, marking a 7.65% decrease. The proportion of Flaughers per 100,000 people also declined by 14.58%, from 0.48 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,208 | #21,609 | -12.5% |
| Count | 1,307 | 1,207 | -7.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.41 | -14.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flaugher
When examining the ethnicity associated with the Flaugher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes over the same decade. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, who bear the Flaugher name, have increased by 31.88% and 36.07% respectively. However, there was a notable decrease (-25.41%) among individuals reporting two or more races. Meanwhile, those identifying as white showed a minor increase (0.17%). No individuals with the Flaugher surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 97.1% | 0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.91% | 31.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0.91% | -25.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 0.83% | 36.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |