Explore the Family Name Flockhart
The meaning of Flockhart
Scottish (of Norman origin): variant of Folkard with metathesis of l, from the Middle English (Old French) personal name Folcard, Foucard, Focard (ancient Germanic Fulchard).
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How common is the last name Flockhart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Flockhart has seen a modest increase in recent years. In 2000, Flockhart was ranked 57,849th in popularity and increased to 55,741st by 2010, showing a change of 3.64%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also rose by 11.85%, from 329 in 2000 to 368 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #55,741 | 3.64% |
| Count | 329 | 368 | 11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flockhart
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Flockhart surname identify as White. This group decreased slightly from 96.96% in 2000 to 94.57% in 2010. There's also been an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identification within the Flockhart surname bearers, making up 2.72% in 2010, up from zero in 2000. The Hispanic segment, however, disappeared completely by 2010 after representing 1.52% in 2000. No recorded changes occurred in the categories of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 94.57% | -2.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.72% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |