Explore the Family Name Fleak
The meaning of Fleak
1. English: unexplained. 2. Probably an Americanized form of German Flick or of Flück, a nickname for an active person, from Middle High German vlücke ‘feathered, ready to leave the nest’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fleak has seen a slight decrease between 2000 to 2010. The surname was ranked 70,679 in 2000 and fell to a rank of 74,826 in 2010, showing a decline of 5.87%. Despite this decline in rank, the count remained stable at 258 people during both census years. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a marginal drop of 10%, going from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #74,826 | -5.87% |
| Count | 258 | 258 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleak
The same Decennial U.S. Census data gives insights into the ethnic identity of individuals with the Fleak surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (91.47%), followed by those who identified as either Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native (both at 2.71%). A small percentage also identified as belonging to two or more races (2.71%). Fast forward to 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly to 89.15%, while those claiming two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage increased to 4.26%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, or Black in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.47% | 89.15% | -2.54% |
| Two or More Races | 2.71% | 4.26% | 57.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.71% | 4.26% | 57.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |