Explore the Family Name Fliss
The meaning of Fliss
1. Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Flis. 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Flis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fliss in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fliss has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,130 nationally, while in 2010 it moved slightly down the ranks to 41,657—a change of -1.28%. However, the actual count of people with the Fliss surname increased from 500 in 2000 to 522 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.4%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k individuals dropped by 5.26%, from 0.19 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #41,657 | -1.28% |
| Count | 500 | 522 | 4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fliss
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Fliss. Based on the 2000 and 2010 data, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with percentages of 96.40% and 94.64% respectively. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.20% to 1.53% over the decade. Similarly, there was a notable growth among Hispanic individuals carrying the Fliss surname, their representation increasing from 1.60% to 2.68%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage (0.96%) of individuals with the Fliss surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.64% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.68% | 67.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.53% | 27.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |