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

Flis, 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 Flis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flis in America

Flis is the 32302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flis surname appeared 713 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 Flis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flis 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 Flis

The surname FLIS is of Polish origin, with roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "flis," which referred to a raftsman or a person who navigated rafts along rivers. The name FLIS was likely a descriptive occupational surname given to individuals involved in the rafting trade, particularly along major Polish waterways like the Vistula River.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname FLIS can be found in the town records of Krakow, dating back to the late 1500s. These records documented the presence of several families bearing this name in the region.

In the 17th century, the surname FLIS appeared in various historical documents, including parish registers and land ownership records, across different regions of Poland. This suggests that the name had spread to other areas, possibly carried by individuals or families seeking new opportunities or relocating for various reasons.

One notable figure with the surname FLIS was Jan Flis, a Polish painter who lived from 1629 to 1699. He was a prominent artist of the Baroque era and is renowned for his religious and allegorical works, many of which can be found in churches and museums across Poland.

Another individual of note was Andrzej Flis, a Polish nobleman and military leader who lived from 1635 to 1702. He played a significant role in the Polish-Ottoman Wars and was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the surname FLIS gained further recognition with the birth of Ignacy Flis (1820-1888), a Polish priest and writer. He authored several religious and philosophical works that were widely read during his time.

Another notable figure was Józef Flis (1855-1932), a Polish politician and member of the Galician Sejm (regional parliament). He was actively involved in advocating for Polish independence and played a crucial role in the political landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The surname FLIS also has variants and similar spellings in other languages, such as Fliss or Flisz, which can be found among Polish communities in neighboring countries like Germany and Ukraine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flis

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

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 Flis 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 Flis 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 Flis was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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