Explore the Family Name Flotte
The meaning of Flotte
1. Altered form of American French Flot 1 and possibly also of the same French or Breton surname (see Flot 2 and 3). Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Flott. 2. In some cases possibly also French (Flotté): topographic name derived from the Old French verb floter ‘to irrigate’. 3. In some cases possibly also French: habitational name from a place called (La) Flotte.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flotte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flotte has seen an increase in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 66,073 in popularity with a count of 280, representing a proportion of 0.1 per 100k population. By 2010, the rank had improved to 56,588 with a higher count of 361, leading to an increase in its proportion to 0.12 per 100k. This indicates a positive change of 14.36 in rank and 28.93 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #56,588 | 14.36% |
| Count | 280 | 361 | 28.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flotte
The ethnic identity associated with the Flotte surname also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, the largest ethnicity identified was Hispanic at 55.71%, followed by White at 42.86%. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased to 60.39% while the White group decreased to 34.90%. Notably, there were new entries into the Black category at 2.77% and those identifying with two or more races at 1.66%. No data was reported for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.71% | 60.39% | 8.4% |
| White | 42.86% | 34.9% | -18.57% |
| Black | 0% | 2.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |