Explore the Family Name Flicek
The meaning of Flicek
Czech (Flíček): from a diminutive of flek ‘patch, stain, spot’. The application as a nickname is unclear. It may have denoted someone with patchy skin or been used as a metonymic occupational name for someone who patched or mended shoes, clothes, or utensils. Compare German Fleck.
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How common is the last name Flicek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flicek saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 50,903 to 52,267, marking a decline of 2.68%. However, the count of individuals with this last name increased by 3.12%, rising from 385 in 2000 to 397 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of the name Flicek per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,903 | #52,267 | -2.68% |
| Count | 385 | 397 | 3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flicek
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Flicek surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly 99.74% of Fliceks identified as White, but this percentage slightly decreased to 96.98% by 2010. In 2010, there was also a small percentage, 2.27%, reporting multiple ethnicities. No Fliceks reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.74% | 96.98% | -2.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |