Explore the Family Name Fleegle
The meaning of Fleegle
Americanized form of German Fluegel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleegle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fleegle underwent a subtle shift between 2000 and 2010. While the raw count of individuals with the Fleegle surname increased by 3.54% to reach 468 in 2010, its rank among all surnames declined from 44,738 to 45,653, accounting for a decrease of 2.05%. The proportion of the Fleegle surname per 100k also saw a drop of 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #45,653 | -2.05% |
| Count | 452 | 468 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleegle
Regarding the ethnic identity of people bearing the Fleegle surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes over time as well. In 2000, virtually all (99.12%) identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 97.44% by 2010. The years between 2000 and 2010 also marked the appearance of some diversity within the holders of the Fleegle name, with 1.07% identifying as of Two or more races and 1.07% identifying as Hispanic in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.12% | 97.44% | -1.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |