Explore the Family Name Fluellen
The meaning of Fluellen
Anglicized form of Welsh Llewellyn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fluellen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Fluellen has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Fluellen was ranked as the 14,567th most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen in rank to 14,409. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,875 to 2,074, showing an increase of approximately 10.61%. However, despite this growth in absolute numbers, the proportion of people named Fluellen per 100k remained constant at 0.7.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,567 | #14,409 | 1.08% |
| Count | 1,875 | 2,074 | 10.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fluellen
When looking at the ethnicity breakdown of the surname Fluellen, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest demographic holding the surname Fluellen identified as Black, although the percentage decreased slightly from 93.65% in 2000 to 91.42% in 2010. There were increases in the percentages of those identifying as White (from 2.93% to 3.13%), Hispanic (from 1.60% to 2.27%), and those reporting two or more races (from 1.65% to 2.70%). However, there were no individuals with the Fluellen surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.65% | 91.42% | -2.38% |
| White | 2.93% | 3.13% | 6.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.7% | 63.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.27% | 41.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |