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

Fluharty, 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 Fluharty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fluharty in America

Fluharty is the 14215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fluharty surname appeared 2,111 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Fluharty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fluharty 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 Fluharty

The surname Fluharty originates from Germany, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Flühart," which refers to a small river or stream. The name likely originated from a specific geographic location near a river or stream in Germany.

One of the earliest records of the surname Fluharty can be found in the town of Hessen, Germany, where it was documented in the local church records in the late 1500s. The name was also found in various other regions of Germany during this time period, with slight variations in spelling, such as Fluehardt and Flueharte.

In the early 17th century, the Fluharty name appeared in a historical document known as the "Annals of Wittenberg," which recorded important events and notable individuals in the region. This document mentioned a certain Johann Fluharty, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the area.

As the Fluharty family spread across Europe, the name found its way into various other records and manuscripts. For instance, in the late 18th century, a man named Friedrich Fluharty was mentioned in the "Chronicles of Bavaria" for his contributions to the local community.

One of the earliest known individuals to bear the Fluharty name was Hans Fluharty, born in 1612 in the town of Mainz, Germany. He was a respected blacksmith and is said to have played a role in the construction of several notable buildings in the area.

Another notable figure with the Fluharty surname was Katharina Fluharty, born in 1701 in the town of Nuremberg, Germany. She was a renowned artist and painter, known for her stunning portraits and landscapes.

In the 19th century, a man named Wilhelm Fluharty, born in 1823 in the city of Berlin, made a name for himself as a successful entrepreneur and businessman. He founded a textile company that became a major employer in the region.

As the Fluharty name spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, it continued to appear in various historical records and documents, solidifying its place in history as a surname with deep roots and a rich legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fluharty

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

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

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