Explore the Family Name Fluegge
The meaning of Fluegge
North German (Flügge): variant of Fluck 2. Compare Flugge. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Heinz, Helmut, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Fluegge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fluegge has seen some changes in its popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, it was ranked 45,573rd most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 47,272nd position, marking a decrease of about 3.73%. However, the actual count of those bearing the name increased slightly from 442 in 2000 to 449 in 2010, a growth of 1.58%. The proportion per 100k dropped marginally by 6.25% within the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #47,272 | -3.73% |
| Count | 442 | 449 | 1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fluegge
When it comes to ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, most individuals with the Fluegge surname identify as White, accounting for 94.65% in 2010, down slightly from 95.25% in 2000. The number identifying as having two or more ethnicities grew significantly, increasing by 55.06% to 2.45% in 2010. There was also a slight change in those identifying as Hispanic and Black - they made up 1.11% each in 2010, with the Black category showing new representation. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 94.65% | -0.63% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.45% | 55.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.11% | -1.77% |
| Black | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |