2000
#45,735
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 440
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.16
Very Rare Last name
Flodin
A Swedish surname derived from the word "flod" meaning river or stream.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 493 Americans carry the last name Flodin. That puts it at #52,161 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 695,242 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Flodin 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
493
1 in 695,242
Census rank
#52,161
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
430
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 430 bearers of the surname Flodin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 52161st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Flodin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Flodin
The surname FLODIN originates from Sweden, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Swedish word "flod," meaning "river" or "stream," suggesting that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a body of water.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FLODIN can be found in the Swedish church records from the late 1500s, where it appears as "Flodijn." This spelling variation indicates the name's evolution over time.
In the 17th century, the name FLODIN gained prominence in the Scandinavian region, particularly in Sweden and Finland. During this period, several notable individuals bearing this surname emerged, such as Anders Flodin (1619-1692), a Swedish clergyman and author of religious works.
The 18th century saw the continued use of the surname FLODIN, with records indicating its presence in various parts of Sweden and Finland. One notable figure from this era was Carl Flodin (1758-1831), a Swedish painter and engraver known for his landscape and portrait works.
As the 19th century dawned, the FLODIN surname became more widespread across Scandinavia. Johan Flodin (1801-1876), a Swedish engineer and inventor, made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives.
In the 20th century, the name FLODIN continued to be prominent in Sweden and other parts of Scandinavia. One notable individual was Gösta Flodin (1912-1999), a Swedish actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television productions throughout his career.
Other historical figures bearing the FLODIN surname include Nils Flodin (1897-1971), a Swedish politician and member of the Riksdag (Swedish Parliament), and Ingrid Flodin (1924-2011), a Swedish author and illustrator renowned for her children's books.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Flodin
Among Census respondents with the surname Flodin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Flodin 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 Flodin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 393
- Two or more races3.7% · 16
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 4
- Black or African American0.5% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Flodin
Flodin 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
#46,219
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 461
+21 bearers (+4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.16
Rank movement Down 484 places
2020
#52,161
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 430
-31 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 5,942 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #45,735 | 440 | 0.16 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #46,219 | 461 | 0.16 | +21 bearers (+4.8%) | Down 484 places |
| 2020 | #52,161 | 430 | 0.14 | -31 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 5,942 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 Flodin 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 | #46,219 | #52,161 | -12.9% |
| Count | 461 | 430 | -6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.16 | 0.14 | -10.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Flodin bearers went from 461 to 430 (-6.7% change). The surname moved down 5,942 positions in the national ranking, going from #46,219 to #52,161.
FAQ
Flodin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Flodin?
Name Census estimates that about 493 living Americans carry the surname Flodin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 695,242 residents.
How common is Flodin?
Flodin ranks #52,161 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.14 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 430 people with the surname Flodin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (493), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.14 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.14 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 Flodin.
Has Flodin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Flodin went from 461 recorded bearers to 430. That is a decrease of 31 (-6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #46,219 to #52,161.
What does the Census say about the background of Flodin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Flodin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Flodin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (393 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Flodin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Flodin (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 Flodin mean?
A Swedish surname derived from the word "flod" meaning river or stream. 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 Flodin (0.14 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 share the surname Flodin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.