Explore the Family Name Flore
The meaning of Flore
1. Dutch and North German: from a vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Florentius (see Florence) or of Florian. 2. Italian (Sardinia): Sardinian equivalent of Italian Fiore. 3. Romanian: from the personal name Flore, from floare ‘flower’ (from Latin flos, genitive floris). Compare Florea. 4. Norwegian: habitational name from a farmstead, a river name meaning ‘swift current’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Alessandro, Angelo, Ornella.
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How common is the last name Flore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Flore has seen a significant drop between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Flore was ranked as the 30,614th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to being the 50,362nd most popular surname, marking a decrease of 64.51%. Similarly, the number of individuals with the surname Flore also experienced a decline. In 2000, there were 719 people with this surname, but by 2010 this figure had decreased to 415, reflecting a 42.28% drop. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 population also saw a downward trend, decreasing from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,614 | #50,362 | -64.51% |
| Count | 719 | 415 | -42.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.14 | -48.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flore
The ethnicity distribution of the surname Flore also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Flore identified as White (68.57%), followed by Hispanic (26.29%). By 2010, while White remained the majority ethnicity at 60%, its share had decreased by 12.5%. The Hispanic ethnicity, however, saw an increase of 20.08%, making up 31.57% of people with the surname Flore. There was also a considerable rise in the percentage of those identifying as Black, going from 3.06% in 2000 to 5.3% in 2010. Similarly, those who identified as belonging to two or more races increased from 1.25% to 1.93%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.57% | 60% | -12.5% |
| Hispanic | 26.29% | 31.57% | 20.08% |
| Black | 3.06% | 5.3% | 73.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.93% | 54.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |