Explore the Family Name Flier
The meaning of Flier
1. Dutch: topographic name for someone living near a distinctive elder from Middle Dutch vliedere, Dutch vlier ‘elder’. 2. German: variant of Flieher (see Fleer). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Flier" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,609th but dropped to 64,559th in 2010, marking a decrease of 16.09%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 345 to 308 during this period, a decline of 10.72%. As a result, the proportion of people named Flier per 100,000 dropped by 23.08%, going from 0.13 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #64,559 | -16.09% |
| Count | 345 | 308 | -10.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flier
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Flier," the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname were identified as White, although this percentage fell slightly from 95.65% to 93.51%. The ethnicity data showed an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 1.45% to 1.62%. There was also a substantial rise in those identifying as Hispanic, which increased by 56.55%, from 1.45% to 2.27%. However, no changes were reported for those identifying as Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 93.51% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.27% | 56.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.45% | 1.62% | 11.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |