2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Floeck
A surname derived from the German word "Flöck," meaning a tuft or flake, possibly referring to physical characteristics or an occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Floeck. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Floeck 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Floeck in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Floeck, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Floeck
The surname Floeck is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the southern regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is thought to have derived from the Middle High German word "flocke," meaning "flake" or "tuft." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname referring to someone who worked with wool or textile fibers.
One of the earliest known records of the Floeck name dates back to the 15th century, when a certain Hannsen Flocken was mentioned in the municipal records of the city of Nuremberg in 1472. The variations in spelling, such as Flocken, Flöcken, and Flöck, were common during this period due to regional dialects and inconsistencies in record-keeping.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various church records and tax registers across southern Germany. For instance, a Johannes Flöck was listed as a resident of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in 1538, while a Margaretha Flöckin was recorded in the parish registers of Freiburg im Breisgau in 1567.
One notable figure with the Floeck surname was Hans Floeck, a German painter and engraver who lived in Nuremberg from around 1500 to 1570. His works, primarily religious illustrations and portraits, can be found in various collections across Europe.
Another individual of note was Johannes Floeck, a Lutheran theologian and clergyman who was born in Speyer, Germany, in 1558. He served as a pastor in several parishes and wrote several treatises on theological matters during the Protestant Reformation.
In the 17th century, the Floeck name spread beyond Germany, with some bearers migrating to neighboring regions such as Switzerland and Austria. For example, a Johann Floeck was recorded as a resident of the Swiss city of Zürich in 1632, while an Andreas Floeck lived in the Austrian town of Innsbruck in 1678.
One particularly intriguing reference comes from the early 18th century, when a Christoph Floeck was mentioned in connection with the construction of the famous Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in Dresden, Germany. Records indicate that he may have been involved in the renovation or decoration of the church's interior between 1720 and 1730.
By the 19th century, the Floeck surname had spread further across Europe, with bearers found in countries like France, the Netherlands, and even as far as Russia. One noteworthy individual from this period was Karl Floeck, a German architect who was born in Cologne in 1825 and was known for his design of several prominent buildings in Berlin.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Floeck
Among Census respondents with the surname Floeck, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Floeck 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 Floeck surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino6.6% · 7
- Two or more races4.7% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Floeck
Floeck 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
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-4 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,415 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+3 bearers (+2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,895 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 14,415 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.9%) | Up 4,895 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 Floeck 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 | #157,234 | #152,339 | 3.1% |
| Count | 103 | 106 | 2.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Floeck bearers went from 103 to 106 (+2.9% change). The surname moved up 4,895 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #152,339.
FAQ
Floeck surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Floeck?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Floeck. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Floeck?
Floeck ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 106 people with the surname Floeck. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Floeck.
Has Floeck become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Floeck went from 103 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 3 (+2.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Floeck?
Among Census respondents with the surname Floeck, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (4.7%). 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 Floeck in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Floeck appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.7%), Hispanic (6.6%), Two or More Races (4.7%). 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 Floeck (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 Floeck mean?
A surname derived from the German word "Flöck," meaning a tuft or flake, possibly referring to physical characteristics or an occupation. 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 Floeck (0.04 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 Floeck?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.