Explore the Family Name Flegel
The meaning of Flegel
German: metonymic occupational name for a farmhand, originally a thresher, from Middle High German vlegel ‘flail’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Kurt, Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Flegel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flegel's popularity has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it slipped from 33,292 to 33,990, a modest decline of 2.1%. However, the count of people bearing this surname increased by 3.4% during this decade, from 647 to 669. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.17%, from 0.24 to 0.23, reflecting a marginal decrease in its popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,292 | #33,990 | -2.1% |
| Count | 647 | 669 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flegel
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Flegel identify as White, comprising 96.45% in 2000 and increasing to 97.01% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a small decrease of 3.53%, from 1.70% to 1.64%. Interestingly, the percentage of the Flegel surname associated with two or more ethnicities rose by 16.88%, albeit from a low base of 0.77%. There were no significant changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian, and Alaskan Native. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black dropped from 0.77% to zero during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 97.01% | 0.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 1.64% | -3.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.9% | 16.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |