Explore the Family Name Fleek
The meaning of Fleek
1. English: unexplained. 2. Probably an Americanized form of German Flick or of Flück, see Fleak.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fleek has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Fleek ranked 41,522 in terms of popularity but dropped to 52,482 by 2010, indicating a 26.4% decline. The number of individuals with this last name also decreased from 494 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, marking a 20.04% drop. Similarly, the proportion of people named Fleek per 100k fell by 27.78% from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,522 | #52,482 | -26.4% |
| Count | 494 | 395 | -20.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleek
On the topic of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it is found that the majority of individuals with the surname Fleek identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.38% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and Black ethnic groups. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic under the Fleek surname saw an increase of 24.65%, while the count for those with two or more ethnic identities declined by 14.2%. Additionally, there was a small decrease of 6.17% in the group identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 92.66% | 0.38% |
| Two or More Races | 3.24% | 2.78% | -14.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.43% | 2.28% | -6.17% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.77% | 24.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |