Explore the Family Name Fleig
The meaning of Fleig
German: nickname for a restless or pesky person from Middle Low German vleige ‘fly’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Kuno.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fleig has seen a slight dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Fleig ranked 25,735th in most common surnames, but fell to 27,081st place by 2010, showing a decrease of 5.23%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased slightly from 899 in 2000 to 894 in 2010, marking a -0.56% change. Furthermore, there was a decrease in the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people from 0.33 to 0.3, or a 9.09% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,735 | #27,081 | -5.23% |
| Count | 899 | 894 | -0.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleig
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some shifts within the demographic makeup of those with the surname Fleig. There were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a significant increase, 84.83%, in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.45% to 2.68%. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the surname Fleig, though their percentage dropped from 94.77% in 2000 to 91.72% in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase in both the Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native populations by 29.96% and 29.49% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.77% | 91.72% | -3.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 3.47% | 29.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 2.68% | 84.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 1.01% | 29.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |