Explore the Family Name Fliegel
The meaning of Fliegel
German: variant of Flügel (see Fluegel). Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfram, Alfons, Fritz, Hans, Ulrich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fliegel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fliegel saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fliegel was ranked 56,826 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 59,017, marking a change of -3.86%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during this period. In 2000, there were 336 people named Fliegel and by 2010 this number had grown to 343 individuals, reflecting a growth rate of 2.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #59,017 | -3.86% |
| Count | 336 | 343 | 2.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fliegel
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fliegel, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the data reveals a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, 95.54% of those bearing the Fliegel surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 96.50% by 2010. The second largest ethnicity group within the Fliegel surname was Hispanic, standing at 3.87% in 2000, but this percentage decreased significantly by 2010, dropping to 2.62%. There were no recorded individuals with the Fliegel surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 96.5% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3.87% | 2.62% | -32.3% |
| 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% |