Explore the Family Name Flow
The meaning of Flow
English: possibly a variant of Flew, a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman, from Middle English flue, denoting a kind of fishing net.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Flow' saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 44,103 but by 2010 it dropped to 47,356, a change of -7.38%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 460 in 2000 to 448 in 2010, reflecting a -2.61% change. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.17 to 0.15 during this decade, marking an 11.76% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #47,356 | -7.38% |
| Count | 460 | 448 | -2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flow
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for those carrying the 'Flow' surname from 2000 to 2010. There was no representation among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic groups in both years. However, the percentage of people identifying as White decreased from 81.96% to 74.55%, marking a -9.04% change. Simultaneously, there was an increase in the Hispanic and Black communities. The Hispanic representation increased from 2.17% to 5.36%, a significant 147% increase. The Black community saw a rise from 15% to 17.86%, a 19.07% increase over the decade. Lastly, the category of two or more races showed up in 2010 with 1.34%, which was not represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.96% | 74.55% | -9.04% |
| Black | 15% | 17.86% | 19.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 5.36% | 147% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |