Explore the Family Name Fleshman
The meaning of Fleshman
Americanized form of German Fleischmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fleshman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fleshman has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fleshman ranked 11,150th in popularity but dropped to 11,977th in 2010, showing a decrease by 7.42%. During the same period, the count of individuals with the Fleshman surname also showed a marginal decrease of 0.08%, going from 2,610 in 2000 to 2,608 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also declined by 9.28%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,150 | #11,977 | -7.42% |
| Count | 2,610 | 2,608 | -0.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 0.88 | -9.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fleshman
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fleshman. The majority are identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in percentage from 86.48% in 2000 to 84.78% in 2010. The Hispanic population with the Fleshman surname increased by 37.20%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase of 148.39%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander experienced minor increases, while those identifying with two or more races increased by 17.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.48% | 84.78% | -1.97% |
| Black | 9.23% | 9.43% | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 2.07% | 2.84% | 37.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.57% | 17.16% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.77% | 148.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.61% | 7.02% |