Explore the Family Name Fluharty
The meaning of Fluharty
Irish: variant of Flaherty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fluharty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fluharty has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 13,396 and increased to 14,215 by 2010, marking a drop of roughly 6.11%. Despite its lower rank, the count of individuals with this surname actually rose from 2,085 to 2,111 during the same period, suggesting an increase in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,396 | #14,215 | -6.11% |
| Count | 2,085 | 2,111 | 1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.72 | -6.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fluharty
When examining the ethnicity breakdown, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals notable changes within the Fluharty surname bearers. While the majority identified as White (97.39% in 2010 down from 98.32% in 2000), there were significant increases in those who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (increasing from 0.29% to 0.47%) and Hispanic (rising from 0.53% to 0.90%). The proportion of people reporting two or more ethnic identities also rose from 0.62% to 0.95%. It should be noted that no individuals with the Fluharty surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 97.39% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 0.95% | 53.23% |
| Hispanic | 0.53% | 0.9% | 69.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.47% | 62.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |