Explore the Family Name Fleischhauer
The meaning of Fleischhauer
German: occupational name for a butcher, from Middle High German fleisch, vleisch ‘flesh, meat’ + an agent derivative of Middle High German houwen ‘to cut’. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang, Dieter, Hans, Klaus, Otto, Udo.
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How common is the last name Fleischhauer in the United States?
The surname Fleischhauer has shown a slight increase in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 77,742nd most common surname, with a count of approximately 229 instances per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had moved up to the 76,533rd position with an increased count of about 251 instances per 100,000 people - a growth rate of 9.61%. The proportion of individuals with the Fleischhauer surname also rose by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,742 | #76,533 | 1.56% |
| Count | 229 | 251 | 9.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleischhauer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals bearing the Fleischhauer surname identify as white. In 2000, 99.56% of individuals with this surname identified as such, although this percentage dropped slightly to 94.82% by 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 0% in 2000 to 3.19% in 2010. However, no significant changes were observed among other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.56% | 94.82% | -4.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |