2000
#13,396
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,085
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.77
Rare Last name
Fluharty
Likely an Anglicized form of an Irish surname, derived from Ó Flaitheartaigh, meaning "descendant of Flaitheartach" (princely ruler).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,441 Americans carry the last name Fluharty. That puts it at #13,624 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.71 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 140,416 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fluharty 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
2.4K
1 in 140,416
Census rank
#13,624
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,129 bearers of the surname Fluharty in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.71 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13624th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fluharty, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the early 17th century, the Fluharty name appeared in a historical document known as the "Annals of Wittenberg," which recorded important events and notable individuals in the region.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fluharty
Among Census respondents with the surname Fluharty, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Fluharty 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 Fluharty surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3% · 2,008
- Two or more races2.5% · 54
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 45
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 11
- Black or African American0.4% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fluharty
Fluharty 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
#14,215
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,111
+26 bearers (+1.2%)
Per 100,000 0.72
Rank movement Down 819 places
2020
#13,624
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,129
+18 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.71
Rank movement Up 591 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,396 | 2,085 | 0.77 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,215 | 2,111 | 0.72 | +26 bearers (+1.2%) | Down 819 places |
| 2020 | #13,624 | 2,129 | 0.71 | +18 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 591 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 Fluharty 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 | #14,215 | #13,624 | 4.2% |
| Count | 2,111 | 2,129 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.72 | 0.71 | -1.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fluharty bearers went from 2,111 to 2,129 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 591 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,215 to #13,624.
FAQ
Fluharty surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fluharty?
Name Census estimates that about 2,441 living Americans carry the surname Fluharty. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 140,416 residents.
How common is Fluharty?
Fluharty ranks #13,624 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.71 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,129 people with the surname Fluharty. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,441), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.71 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.71 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Fluharty.
Has Fluharty become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fluharty went from 2,111 recorded bearers to 2,129. That is an increase of 18 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,215 to #13,624.
What does the Census say about the background of Fluharty?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fluharty, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.5%) and Hispanic (2.1%). 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 Fluharty in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.3% (2,008 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fluharty appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.3%), Two or More Races (2.5%), Hispanic (2.1%). 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 Fluharty (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 Fluharty mean?
Likely an Anglicized form of an Irish surname, derived from Ó Flaitheartaigh, meaning "descendant of Flaitheartach" (princely ruler). 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 Fluharty (0.71 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 are called Fluharty?
See how many people have the surname Fluharty on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.