Explore the Family Name Florea
The meaning of Florea
Romanian: from the personal name Florea, a derivative of floare (plural flori) ‘flower’ + the suffix -ea. Compare Flore. Some characteristic forenames: Romanian Gheorghe, Floare, Mircea, Razvan, Vacile, Vasile, Viorel.
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How common is the last name Florea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Florea has seen a modest rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,922nd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had gone up to the 22,471st rank, marking a change of 6.07%. The actual number of people with this last name also increased during this period from 985 to 1,145 individuals, a growth rate of 16.24%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also rose from 0.37 to 0.39, a change of 5.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,922 | #22,471 | 6.07% |
| Count | 985 | 1,145 | 16.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.39 | 5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Florea
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Florea showed some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A substantial majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, which increased slightly from 94.11% to 95.37%. During this same period, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 44.51%, going down from 1.73% to 0.96%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Two or more races and Hispanic saw decreases of 14.08% and 17.62% respectively. It's worth noting that there were no individuals who identified themselves as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.11% | 95.37% | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 2.01% | -17.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 1.22% | -14.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.73% | 0.96% | -44.51% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |