Explore the Family Name Flodin
The meaning of Flodin
Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element flo ‘small water, swamp’ + the adjectival suffix -in, a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’, with intrusive -d- for euphony. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nils, Ove.
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How common is the last name Flodin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flodin demonstrated a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Despite moving from rank 45,735 in 2000 to 46,219 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.06%, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose by 4.77% over the same period, going from 440 to 461 people. The proportion of people named Flodin per 100,000 inhabitants remained consistent at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #46,219 | -1.06% |
| Count | 440 | 461 | 4.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flodin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Flodin identify as White, although there was a marginal decrease from 97.27% in 2000 to 96.10% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but by 2010 there were 1.08% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Additionally, 1.52% of individuals reported being of two or more races in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.82% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no individuals in either year who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 96.1% | -1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |