Explore the Family Name Flexer
The meaning of Flexer
Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Flächser or Flekser: occupational or artificial name from German Flachs or Yiddish flaks ‘flax’ (see Flax) + German and Yiddish agent suffix -er.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flexer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flexer has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Flexer was ranked as the 62,577th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 60,636th position, a change of 3.1%. The number of people with the surname Flexer also increased during this period from 299 to 332, marking an increase of 11.04%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k of the population remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #60,636 | 3.1% |
| Count | 299 | 332 | 11.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flexer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Flexer, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 96.32% of those with the Flexer surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 94.58% by 2010. The Hispanic identity among Flexers saw substantial growth, increasing from 2.01% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010, representing a 64.68% change. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 94.58% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.31% | 64.68% |
| 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% |