Explore the Family Name Fluckiger
The meaning of Fluckiger
German and Swiss German (Flückiger): habitational name for someone from a place near Bern, Switzerland, called Flückingen. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Fluckiger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fluckiger has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 46,240th in terms of popularity but improved its standing to 41,579 in 2010, indicating a growth of 10.08 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 20.51 percent from 434 to 523 within the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people bearing Fluckiger as a last name went up by 12.5 percent from 0.16 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #41,579 | 10.08% |
| Count | 434 | 523 | 20.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fluckiger
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of the individuals with the last name Fluckiger identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.39 percent in 2000 to 97.71 percent in 2010. During this time frame, the surname did not register among Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, it's worth noting the emergence of a Hispanic presence, which accounted for 1.15 percent of the Fluckiger population in 2010, a figure not previously registered in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 97.71% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |