Explore the Family Name Fleeman
The meaning of Fleeman
English: variant of Fleming.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleeman in the United States?
The Fleeman surname ranked 14,363 in popularity in the year 2000 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, by 2010, its position dropped slightly to 14,617, a decrease of 1.77%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,911 in 2000 to 2,036 in 2010, marking a 6.54% increase. The proportion of people named Fleeman per 100,000 decreased slightly from 0.71 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010, a drop of 2.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,363 | #14,617 | -1.77% |
| Count | 1,911 | 2,036 | 6.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.69 | -2.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleeman
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Fleeman surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between the years 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as white (95.03% in 2000 and 92.63% in 2010), showing a slight decrease of 2.53%, there were noticeable increases in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Black rose from 2.20% to 3.88%, an impressive 76.36% increase. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest rise from 1.41% to 1.57%, an increase of 11.35%. People identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 0.89% to 1.28%, a 43.82% change. Lastly, there were new identifications of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010 that were not present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 92.63% | -2.53% |
| Black | 2.2% | 3.88% | 76.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.57% | 11.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.28% | 43.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |