Explore the Family Name Flicker
The meaning of Flicker
1. German: occupational name for a mender or repairer, from an agent derivative of Middle High German vlicken ‘to patch or repair’. 2. English: variant of Flecker.
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How common is the last name Flicker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Flicker' saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Flicker was ranked as the 33,020th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to 32,792nd place, marking a change of approximately 0.69%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased during this decade, from 654 to 700, representing a 7.03% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #32,792 | 0.69% |
| Count | 654 | 700 | 7.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flicker
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Flicker', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly 96.64% of those with this surname identified as White, but this percentage dipped slightly to 95.43% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose notably from 1.38% to 2.43%, an increase of 76.09%. Additionally, new categories appeared in 2010 that were absent in 2000, with both Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races showing 0.71% of the total. There were no individuals with the surname Flicker who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.43% | -1.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.43% | 76.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |