Explore the Family Name Fleckenstein
The meaning of Fleckenstein
1. German: habitational name from a lost place called Fleckenstein, in the Vosges mountains. 2. German: occupational name from Middle High German vlecken ‘beat, break, split’ + stein ‘stone’, probably given to a mason journeyman or builder at an initiation ceremony (of the guild) as split the stone. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Flecken ‘stain, spot’ (Yiddish flekn) + Stein ‘stone’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleckenstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fleckenstein saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 16,053 in 2000, it fell by 4.67% to a ranking of 16,802 in 2010. The actual count of individuals with this surname, however, rose marginally from 1,659 to 1,699, marking a 2.41% increase. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 4.92%, from 0.61 to 0.58, over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,053 | #16,802 | -4.67% |
| Count | 1,659 | 1,699 | 2.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.58 | -4.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleckenstein
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fleckenstein also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Fleckensteins identifying as White decreased slightly by 1.39% from 97.05% to 95.70%. Meanwhile, those claiming Hispanic ethnicity increased by 63.91%, rising from 1.33% to 2.18%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.53% identifying as Black. Those claiming two or more races within their ethnic identity grew by 47.22%, from 0.72% to 1.06%. Unfortunately, Asian/Pacific Islander representation dropped completely from 0.54% to zero. There was no reported change for American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 95.7% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 2.18% | 63.91% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.06% | 47.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |