Explore the Family Name Fleissner
The meaning of Fleissner
German: variant of Fleischer (-ner is a frequent variant of the agent suffix -er). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhard, Hans, Kurt. Scandinavian Gudrun.
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How common is the last name Fleissner in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Fleissner witnessed a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Fleissner ranked 42,529 in popularity with a count of 480 people carrying the name. By 2010, however, its popularity rank dropped to 46,404 with the count reducing to 459 individuals, indicating a reduction of 4.38%. The proportion of Fleissners per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #46,404 | -9.11% |
| Count | 480 | 459 | -4.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleissner
The ethnic identity associated with the Fleissner surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen some changes over time. In 2000, a significant majority of Fleissners identified as White (96.25%), with a small percentage identifying with two or more races (2.29%). However, by 2010, the portion identifying with multiple races was suppressed for privacy and a small percentage began identifying as Hispanic (1.31%). The overwhelming majority still identified as White, slightly increasing to 96.30%. There were no Fleissners who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.25% | 96.3% | 0.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |