Explore the Family Name Flemings
The meaning of Flemings
1. English: plural form of Fleming. 2. Americanized form of Flemish Vleminckx: patronymic from Vleminck, an ethnic name for someone from Flanders, Middle Dutch vleminc.
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How common is the last name Flemings in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Flemings saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 18,619 to 18,819, a change of -1.07%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased by 6.59% over the same period, from 1,365 to 1,455. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a small reduction, decreasing by -3.92%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,619 | #18,819 | -1.07% |
| Count | 1,365 | 1,455 | 6.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.49 | -3.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flemings
Speaking of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some shifts over the decade. In 2010, there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Flemings surname, whereas in 2000, these groups accounted for 0.44% and 0.59%, respectively. The percentage of those identifying as White slightly dropped from 27.55% to 27.01%. There was a remarkable increase in the Hispanic representation, rising from 2.27% to 4.33%. The percentage of Black individuals with the Flemings surname decreased slightly from 66.74% to 64.95%, while the portion of individuals identifying with two or more races marginally increased from 2.42% to 2.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 66.74% | 64.95% | -2.68% |
| White | 27.55% | 27.01% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 4.33% | 90.75% |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 2.54% | 4.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |