2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Flamisch
A surname derived from the region of Flanders in Belgium and the Netherlands.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Flamisch. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Flamisch surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Flamisch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Flamisch, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Flamisch
The surname "Flamisch" is believed to have originated in the region of Flanders, a historical region that covers parts of present-day Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. This name likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.
The name "Flamisch" is derived from the Old French word "flamenc," which means "a Fleming" or "a person from Flanders." This term itself comes from the Germanic word "Vlaams," referring to the same region and its people. Over time, the spelling evolved to its current form, "Flamisch."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book lists several individuals with variations of the name, such as "Flamant" and "Flamenc," indicating the presence of Flemish settlers in England at that time.
The name "Flamisch" has been associated with various historical figures throughout the centuries. One notable example is Jan Flamisch (c. 1430-1510), a Flemish painter known for his religious works and portraits. Another individual of note is Pieter Flamisch (1597-1673), a Dutch painter and engraver who gained recognition for his landscapes and cityscapes.
In the 16th century, the name appears in records from the Netherlands, where several members of the Flamisch family were prominent merchants and traders. One such figure was Willem Flamisch (1541-1612), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Amsterdam.
Moving into the 17th century, we find references to Hans Flamisch (1625-1699), a German composer and organist who contributed to the development of the North German organ school. Additionally, there is evidence of a Flemish family named Flamisch settling in the American colonies during this period.
In the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Maximilian Flamisch (1845-1923), an Austrian botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research in South America and published several works on the flora of that region.
While the name "Flamisch" is not as common today as it may have been in earlier centuries, it remains a part of the cultural heritage of Flanders and the surrounding regions, carrying with it a rich history and connection to the people and traditions of that area.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Flamisch
Among Census respondents with the surname Flamisch, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Flamisch bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Flamisch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Flamisch
Flamisch appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 2,454 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 2,454 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Flamisch surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #153,590 | 1.6% |
| Count | 104 | 104 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Flamisch bearers went from 104 to 104 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 2,454 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #153,590.
FAQ
Flamisch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Flamisch?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Flamisch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Flamisch?
Flamisch ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Flamisch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Flamisch.
Has Flamisch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Flamisch went from 104 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Flamisch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Flamisch, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Flamisch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Flamisch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Flamisch (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Flamisch mean?
A surname derived from the region of Flanders in Belgium and the Netherlands. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Flamisch (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Flamisch?
See how many people are called Flamisch on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.