Explore the Family Name Flegal
The meaning of Flegal
Altered form of German Flegel or Fluegel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flegal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Flegal has seen a minor fluctuation over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Flegal held the rank of 41,320 in terms of commonality among surnames in the United States, with a count of 497 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, it ranked 42,094, showing a slight decrease in popularity by 1.87%. However, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased to 516, marking an increase of 3.82%, which means the surname's proportion per 100,000 residents slightly dropped by 5.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #42,094 | -1.87% |
| Count | 497 | 516 | 3.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flegal
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Flegal, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a predominantly white ethnicity. In 2000, 95.17% of individuals with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 94.19% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly from 1.01% to 1.94%, and those claiming two or more races also saw an increase from 1.21% to 1.94%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation dipped slightly from 1.41% to 1.36%. No individuals with the surname Flegal identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.17% | 94.19% | -1.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 1.94% | 92.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.94% | 60.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 1.36% | -3.55% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |