2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Flindt
A toponymic surname derived from a place name referring to a woodland dwelling or clearing.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Flindt. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Flindt 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Flindt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Flindt, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Flindt
The surname FLINDT has its origins in Denmark and dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old Danish word "flint," which means a hard stone or a flint rock. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a rocky area or worked with flint stones.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the FLINDT surname can be found in the Danish Census Records of 1645, where a man named Jens Flindt was listed as a resident of Copenhagen. Another early reference is from the Parish Records of Odense, Denmark, where a Hans Flindt was mentioned in 1687.
In the 18th century, the FLINDT surname gained prominence with the birth of Nicolai Flindt (1740-1808), a Danish painter and engraver who was renowned for his landscape paintings and etchings. He served as a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and had several of his works displayed in the Charlottenborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Another notable individual with the FLINDT surname was Johan Flindt (1759-1808), a Danish architect and urban planner. He is best known for designing the iconic Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, which serves as the official residence of the Danish Royal Family.
Moving into the 19th century, we find Christian Flindt (1811-1886), a Danish politician and journalist. He served as a member of the Danish Parliament and was a vocal advocate for press freedom and democratic reforms in Denmark.
In more recent times, the FLINDT surname has been carried by individuals such as Børge Flindt (1898-1972), a Danish ballet dancer and choreographer who founded the Royal Danish Ballet School and was instrumental in shaping the Danish ballet tradition.
Another notable figure is Flemming Flindt (born 1936), a Danish film director and screenwriter who has won numerous awards for his work, including the Bodil Award for Best Danish Film for his 1978 movie "Du er ikke alene" (You Are Not Alone).
While the FLINDT surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Danish surnames, it has played a significant role in the country's cultural and artistic heritage, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields such as painting, architecture, politics, and the performing arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Flindt
Among Census respondents with the surname Flindt, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Flindt 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 Flindt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.9% · 95
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Flindt
Flindt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-15 bearers (-12.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 25,675 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-3 bearers (-3.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,443 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -15 bearers (-12.9%) | Down 25,675 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-3.0%) | Up 3,443 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 Flindt 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 | #159,712 | #156,269 | 2.2% |
| Count | 101 | 98 | -3.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 9.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Flindt bearers went from 101 to 98 (-3.0% change). The surname moved up 3,443 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #156,269.
FAQ
Flindt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Flindt?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Flindt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Flindt?
Flindt ranks #156,269 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 98 people with the surname Flindt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), 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 Flindt.
Has Flindt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Flindt went from 101 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 3 (-3.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Flindt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Flindt, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.9%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%) and Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Flindt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.9% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Flindt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.0%), Hispanic (1.0%). 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 Flindt (2000, 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 Flindt mean?
A toponymic surname derived from a place name referring to a woodland dwelling or clearing. 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 Flindt (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 are called Flindt?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Flindt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.