Find out how popular the last name Flad is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Flad.

Flad, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Flad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flad in America

Flad is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flad surname appeared 271 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Flad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flad to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Flad

The surname FLAD is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "flado," which means "level ground" or "a plain." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived on a flat or level piece of land.

One of the earliest known references to the name FLAD can be found in the village of Flad, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This village likely took its name from the surrounding flat terrain, and it is possible that the surname FLAD originated from this area.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname FLAD was Johann Friedrich Flad (1633-1696), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in Württemberg. His works included several theological treatises and sermons.

Another historical figure with the name FLAD was Johann Baptist Flad (1758-1838), a German Catholic priest and educator who was instrumental in establishing several schools in the region of Swabia.

During the 19th century, the FLAD surname gained more prominence with the birth of Johann Daniel Flad (1831-1902), a German-American businessman and philanthropist. He immigrated to the United States in the 1850s and became a successful entrepreneur in the brewing industry. Flad was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the establishment of several educational institutions in his adopted hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.

In the field of science, one notable figure with the surname FLAD was Karl Flad (1896-1970), a German chemist who made significant contributions to the study of organic compounds and their reactions.

Another prominent individual with the FLAD name was Gottlob Flad (1795-1860), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Frankfurt Parliament during the revolutionary year of 1848.

While the surname FLAD is not as common as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by notable individuals in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flad

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Flad.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Flad was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Flad has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Flad was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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