Explore the Family Name Flygare
The meaning of Flygare
Swedish: nickname or soldier’s name from flygare ‘flier’, maybe alluding to swiftness. It is known since 1615.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Flygare in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Flygare' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,240th in the United States but improved to 45,412th in 2010, reflecting a 1.79% rise in rank. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 434 to 471 during the same period, marking an 8.53% increase. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,240 | #45,412 | 1.79% |
| Count | 434 | 471 | 8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Flygare
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Flygare', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the most significant percentage of individuals with this surname identified as White, with 96.31% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 94.9% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 1.61% to 1.7%. Interestingly, there were also new identifications in 2010: 1.7% of Flygares reported belonging to two or more races, and 1.06% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There were no recorded instances of Flygares identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.31% | 94.9% | -1.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.61% | 1.7% | 5.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |