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

Flitsch, 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 Flitsch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flitsch in America

Flitsch is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flitsch surname appeared 142 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 Flitsch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flitsch 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 Flitsch

The surname Flitsch has its origins traced back to the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and Austria. The name likely emerged sometime in the late medieval period, between the 12th and 15th centuries.

One theory suggests that the name Flitsch may have derived from the Old German word "flitz," which means a small brook or stream. This could indicate that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or been associated with a small waterway or floodplain. Alternatively, the name may have evolved from a place name or a geographical location bearing a similar-sounding name.

While there are no definitive historical records mentioning the Flitsch surname in ancient manuscripts or chronicles, some of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in various regional records and parish registers from the 16th and 17th centuries. These include entries for individuals such as Hans Flitsch, born in 1543 in the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, and Margaretha Flitsch, who was recorded in the parish records of Salzburg, Austria, in 1602.

One notable figure bearing the Flitsch surname was Johann Flitsch, a German theologian and author who lived from 1615 to 1678. He was born in the town of Schwäbisch Hall, in modern-day Baden-Württemberg, and is remembered for his writings on religious and philosophical topics.

Another individual of historical significance was Karl Flitsch, a German military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1786 in the city of Cologne, he rose through the ranks of the Prussian army and played a role in several campaigns against the French forces.

In the realm of arts and literature, the name Flitsch is associated with Mathilde Flitsch, a German-born actress and theater director who lived from 1857 to 1912. She was renowned for her performances on the stages of Berlin and Vienna during the late 19th century.

A more contemporary figure bearing this surname was Ernst Flitsch, an Austrian architect and urban planner who lived from 1892 to 1967. He was involved in the reconstruction and rebuilding efforts in several Austrian cities following the devastation of World War II.

It is worth noting that while the Flitsch surname has its roots in the German-speaking regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and migration patterns over the past few centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flitsch

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

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

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