Explore the Family Name Flikkema
The meaning of Flikkema
Dutch (Groningen): variant of Flik, a cognate of German Flick, formed with the Frisian suffix -(e)ma ‘(one of the) men of’; or possibly a habitational name for someone from a farm such as De Flikke in Bathmen Overijssel.
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How common is the last name Flikkema in the United States?
The surname Flikkema, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 68,973rd most popular surname in the United States with a count of 266 occurrences. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 74,826 with a count of 258 occurrences, marking a change of -8.49 in ranking and a -3.01 drop in count. The proportion per 100,000 population also decreased by 10% from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #74,826 | -8.49% |
| Count | 266 | 258 | -3.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flikkema
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Flikkema, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of people with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of White individuals with this surname observed a minor decrease from 98.12% in 2000 to 97.67% in 2010, marking a -0.46 change. The lack of diversity in ethnic identity among those bearing this surname implies a strong lineage within the white community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.12% | 97.67% | -0.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |