Explore the Family Name Floch
The meaning of Floch
1. German: variant of Flach. 2. Breton (mainly Finistère; Floc’h): nickname or status name from floc’h, a term denoting a page or a young servant. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre. German Klaus, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Floch in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Floch has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. The name's rank fell from 67,113 in 2000 to 102,197 in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 52.28 percent. Correspondingly, the count of people carrying this surname also dropped by 36 percent from 275 in 2000 to 176 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Floch per 100,000 people decreased by 40 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #102,197 | -52.28% |
| Count | 275 | 176 | -36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.06 | -40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Floch
As per the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 96 percent of individuals with the surname Floch identified as White, which slightly reduced to 95.45 percent in 2010. During the same period, there was a growth in the Hispanic population carrying the Floch surname, increasing from 2.18 percent to 2.84 percent. This represents a change of 30.28 percent. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaska Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 95.45% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 2.84% | 30.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |