Explore the Family Name Flitton
The meaning of Flitton
English: habitational name from a place in Bedfordshire called Flitton. The origin of the placename, recorded in Domesday Book (1086) as Flictham, is unknown.
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How common is the last name Flitton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flitton saw a moderate increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,485 and rose to 44,576 in 2010, showing a positive change of 6.13%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 420 to 482, marking a 14.76% jump. However, the proportion of people bearing the Flitton name per 100,000 remained constant at 0.16 between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #44,576 | 6.13% |
| Count | 420 | 482 | 14.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flitton
With respect to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the population with the Flitton surname is overwhelmingly White. In 2000, 97.14% of those with the surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 98.13% in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with this last name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, being of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 98.13% | 1.02% |
| 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% |