Explore the Family Name Flis
The meaning of Flis
1. Polish and Jewish (from Poland): occupational name from flis ‘raftsman’. Compare Flees and Fliss. 2. Slovenian: topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, from Middle High German vliez ‘brook, stream’ (see Fleece). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Pawel, Tadeusz, Kazimierz, Lech, Leslaw, Lucja, Maciej, Mariusz, Mieczyslaw, Slawomir, Zigmund.
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How common is the last name Flis in the United States?
The surname Flis saw a shift in its popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 30,091 and by 2010, its rank had shifted to 32,302, marking a decrease of 7.35%. In terms of count, there were 735 instances of the name Flis in 2000, which slightly dipped to 713 by 2010, reflecting a decline of 2.99%. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.27 to 0.24 during this period, an overall drop of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,091 | #32,302 | -7.35% |
| Count | 735 | 713 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flis
Looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Flis, we can see some changes as well over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly 96.05% identified as White, and this percentage increased to 98.04% by 2010. The Hispanic population associated with the surname Flis decreased significantly from 1.63% to 0.98%. The data showed that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The data for those identifying as Black or having two or more races saw a decline, with those identifying as Black dropping to zero by 2010, and those identifying as having two or more races falling from 0.82% to 0.70%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 98.04% | 2.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 0.98% | -39.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.7% | -14.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |