Explore the Family Name Fluit
The meaning of Fluit
Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a pipe or flute player, from Dutch fluit ‘flute’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Fluit in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Fluit saw a marked increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 107,038 to 89,069, representing an increase of 16.79%. Similarly, the count of individuals carrying this surname went from 154 to 208, a surge of 35.06%. Overall, the proportion of people with the surname Fluit increased by 16.67 per 100,000 citizens during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,038 | #89,069 | 16.79% |
| Count | 154 | 208 | 35.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fluit
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that those bearing the surname Fluit primarily identify as White. However, there was a noticeable decrease in this group from 97.40% in 2000 to 93.27% in 2010. Simultaneously, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black emerged in 2010 at 5.29%, whereas it had been zero in 2000. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Furthermore, the census did not indicate any individuals with the surname Fluit identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 93.27% | -4.24% |
| Black | 0% | 5.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |