Explore the Family Name Flecha
The meaning of Flecha
Spanish: nickname from flecha ‘arrow’ (from French flèche).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flecha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Flecha" has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 32,900 and by 2010, it climbed to 29,661, indicating an upward change of 9.84%. The count also improved from 657 in 2000 to 794 in 2010, demonstrating a rise of 20.85%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k rose by 12.5%, moving from 0.24 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,900 | #29,661 | 9.84% |
| Count | 657 | 794 | 20.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.27 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flecha
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Flecha" was primarily Hispanic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.32% of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, although this figure slightly decreased to 88.79% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was White, with an increase of 27.76% recorded over the decade - from 6.70% in 2000 to 8.56% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also increased significantly, up by 75.41% from 1.22% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. There were no representatives of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, and the same applies for those identifying as two or more races within the mentioned period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.32% | 88.79% | -2.77% |
| White | 6.7% | 8.56% | 27.76% |
| Black | 1.22% | 2.14% | 75.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |