Explore the Family Name Fleitas
The meaning of Fleitas
Spanish (mainly Canary Islands): altered form of Portuguese and Galician Freitas. Compare Fleites. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jorge, Jose, Luis, Orlando, Alberto, Angel, Carlos, Jesus, Mirta, Sergio, Adalberto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleitas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fleitas has seen a considerable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank soared from 37043 in 2000 to 30946 in 2010, demonstrating a 16.46% change. The count of people with this surname also rose by 32.45%, going from 567 in 2000 to 751 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 19.05%, moving from 0.21 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #30,946 | 16.46% |
| Count | 567 | 751 | 32.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.25 | 19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleitas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fleitas according to the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an overwhelming majority identifying as Hispanic. From 2000 to 2010, there was a slight increase in this group, rising from 86.77% to 89.88%. In contrast, the percentage of White individuals decreased significantly by 27.51%, dropping from 13.23% to 9.59%. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, with the percentages remaining at 0.00 throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.77% | 89.88% | 3.58% |
| White | 13.23% | 9.59% | -27.51% |
| 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% |