Explore the Family Name Flight
The meaning of Flight
English and Scottish: nickname from Middle English flit (Old English flīt) ‘strife, brawl, taunt, quarrel, argument’, perhaps for someone with a quarrelsome disposition.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flight in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Flight" witnessed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname changed from 47,389 in 2000 to 50,659 in 2010, indicating a decline of 6.9%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also dropped from 421 in 2000 to 412 in 2010, reflecting a 2.14% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 individuals owning this surname dipped from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, marking a 12.5% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #50,659 | -6.9% |
| Count | 421 | 412 | -2.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flight
Shifting focus to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Flight family appeared to be predominantly of White ethnic identity in both years, with a slight increase from 84.56% in 2000 to 85.19% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Flight population decreased by 6.32%, moving from 2.85% in 2000 to 2.67% in 2010. The Black ethnic identity also saw a drop from 11.64% in 2000 to 10.44% in 2010, which is a 10.31% decrease. However, there was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, as well as those identifying with two or more races over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.56% | 85.19% | 0.75% |
| Black | 11.64% | 10.44% | -10.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 2.67% | -6.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |