Explore the Family Name Flemons
The meaning of Flemons
English: variant of Flemings.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flemons in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Flemons has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 35,994th most popular surname with 589 counts, corresponding to a proportion of 0.22 per 100k individuals. By 2010, its rank had risen to 34,967, while the count increased to 645, though the proportion remained steady at 0.22 per 100k. This represents an overall growth of 2.85% in rank and 9.51% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #34,967 | 2.85% |
| Count | 589 | 645 | 9.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flemons
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Flemons, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals some shifts over the decade. The largest ethnic identity associated with this surname is Black, which decreased from 79.97% in 2000 to 75.66% in 2010. Meanwhile, the White ethnicity saw an increase from 13.07% to 14.88%, as did Hispanic ethnicity, which rose from 2.89% to 3.88%. Individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races also experienced growth, from 3.57% to 5.12%. Notably, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.97% | 75.66% | -5.39% |
| White | 13.07% | 14.88% | 13.85% |
| Two or More Races | 3.57% | 5.12% | 43.42% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 3.88% | 34.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |