Explore the Family Name Fleeger
The meaning of Fleeger
Americanized form of German Pflueger or Flieger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleeger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fleeger saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Its rank fell from 29,447th to 33,036th, marking a 12.19% drop. The count of people with the Fleeger surname also decreased by 8.33%, with 756 people in 2000 and 693 in 2010. Over this decade, the proportion of people named Fleeger per 100,000 residents dropped by 17.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,447 | #33,036 | -12.19% |
| Count | 756 | 693 | -8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleeger
The ethnicity associated with the surname Fleeger demonstrates some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the overwhelming majority (97.22%) of Fleegers identified as White, while only 2.12% identified as Hispanic. No Fleegers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, however, the landscape had shifted slightly: while the majority of Fleegers still identified as White (95.38%), there was a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.87%) and as having two or more ethnic identities (1.44%). The Hispanic representation saw a slight decrease to 1.88%. There were still no Fleegers who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.22% | 95.38% | -1.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 1.88% | -11.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |