2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Flumerfelt
A locational surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone from Flumer Feld (meaning "stream field") in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Flumerfelt. 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 Flumerfelt 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 Flumerfelt 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 Flumerfelt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Flumerfelt
The surname Flumerfelt has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German words "flumen," meaning river, and "feld," meaning field, suggesting that the name may have originated from a location near a river field or meadow.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Flumerfelt name can be found in the German village of Flumerfelden, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. This village likely served as the source for the surname, with early inhabitants adopting the name to identify their place of origin.
In the late 16th century, a man named Hans Flumerfelt was documented as a landowner in the town of Wiesbaden, Germany. This early record provides evidence of the surname's existence during that time period.
As the Flumerfelt family spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Flumerfeldt, Flumerfeld, and Flummerfeld. These variations were likely due to differences in regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.
One notable individual bearing the Flumerfelt surname was Johann Flumerfelt, a German clockmaker who lived in the early 18th century. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by noble families and were considered masterpieces of craftsmanship.
In the late 19th century, a man named Friedrich Flumerfelt immigrated to the United States from Germany, settling in the state of Wisconsin. He became a successful farmer and played a significant role in the development of the local agricultural community.
Another prominent figure was Helene Flumerfelt, a German-born opera singer who achieved fame in the early 20th century. She performed at renowned opera houses across Europe, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and dramatic performances.
During World War II, a German soldier named Dieter Flumerfelt gained recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. He was awarded several military honors for his service and went on to become a respected figure in his community after the war.
In the realm of academia, Dr. Ingrid Flumerfelt, a German-born professor of linguistics, made significant contributions to the study of language and its evolution. Her research on dialectology and the preservation of endangered languages earned her international recognition.
While the Flumerfelt surname may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, from the arts to military service and academia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Flumerfelt
Among Census respondents with the surname Flumerfelt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Flumerfelt 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 Flumerfelt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Flumerfelt
Flumerfelt 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-3 bearers (-2.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,880 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+6 bearers (+6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,636 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.9%) | Down 13,880 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+6.0%) | Up 8,636 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 Flumerfelt 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 | #160,975 | #152,339 | 5.4% |
| Count | 100 | 106 | 6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 18.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Flumerfelt bearers went from 100 to 106 (+6.0% change). The surname moved up 8,636 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #152,339.
FAQ
Flumerfelt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Flumerfelt?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Flumerfelt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Flumerfelt?
Flumerfelt 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 Flumerfelt. 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 Flumerfelt.
Has Flumerfelt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Flumerfelt went from 100 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 6 (+6.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Flumerfelt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Flumerfelt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Flumerfelt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Flumerfelt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (4.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.9%). 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 Flumerfelt (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 Flumerfelt mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to someone from Flumer Feld (meaning "stream field") in Germany. 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 Flumerfelt (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 Flumerfelt?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.