Explore the Family Name Flud
The meaning of Flud
English and Welsh: variant of Flood.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flud in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Flud saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,721st in terms of commonality but dropped to 35,945th by 2010, reflecting a minor decline of 0.63%. However, the number of people with the surname Flud did increase slightly during this period, from 595 to 624, marking a growth of 4.87%. Despite this increase, as a proportion of all surnames per 100,000 people, Flud experienced a minor decrease of 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,721 | #35,945 | -0.63% |
| Count | 595 | 624 | 4.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flud
Ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Flud also witnessed some shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, making up 82.52% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 80.29% in 2010. The second largest group was those identifying with two or more ethnicities, falling from 5.71% to 4.49%. A significant rise was seen among individuals identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 3.36% to 6.89%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2010, whereas in 2000, they accounted for 0% and 4.03% respectively. Lastly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives decreased marginally from 4.37% to 4.01%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.52% | 80.29% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 3.36% | 6.89% | 105.06% |
| Two or More Races | 5.71% | 4.49% | -21.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.37% | 4.01% | -8.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 4.03% | 0% | 0% |