Explore the Family Name Fleisher
The meaning of Fleisher
Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Fleischer ‘butcher’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Isadore, Leib, Mendel, Meyer, Pnina, Rebekah, Simcha.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleisher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fleisher saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranking 13,771st in 2000, it slipped to 14,495th in 2010, reflecting a -5.26% change in ranking. In terms of count, however, there was a small increase from 2,017 in 2000 to 2,058 in 2010, illustrating a 2.03% growth. The proportion per 100k also declined slightly from 0.75 in 2000 to 0.7 in 2010, a -6.67% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,771 | #14,495 | -5.26% |
| Count | 2,017 | 2,058 | 2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.7 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleisher
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Fleisher surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that it is predominantly White, with 96.28% in 2000 decreasing marginally to 95.68% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw significant growth, climbing from 0.35% in 2000 to 0.87% in 2010, marking a 148.57% increase. Those identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 1.59% to 1.51%, a -5.03% change. Meanwhile, the Hispanic segment increased modestly from 1.29% to 1.41%, a 9.3% rise. There were no reported individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 95.68% | -0.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 1.51% | -5.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.41% | 9.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.87% | 148.57% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |