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

Flamme, 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 Flamme surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flamme in America

Flamme is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flamme surname appeared 156 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Flamme.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flamme 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 Flamme

The surname Flamme is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "flamme," meaning "flame" or "blaze." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived near a fire or kiln, or perhaps had a fiery temperament.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Flamme can be found in the historical records of Normandy, France, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various forms, such as Flamme, Flameng, and Flament, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

During the 13th century, the name Flamme was also documented in the regions of Picardy and Île-de-France, indicating the spread of the surname across northern France. Notably, a certain Jehan Flamme was mentioned in the archives of the city of Amiens in 1289, suggesting the presence of the name in an urban setting.

In the 14th century, the surname Flamme gained further prominence in the region of Burgundy. Records from the town of Dijon, the capital of the Duchy of Burgundy, contain references to individuals bearing this surname, such as Guillaume Flamme, who was a merchant active in the 1360s.

The Flamme surname also found its way into the annals of English history during the Middle Ages. One notable figure was John Flamme, a Flemish-born merchant and financier who settled in London in the late 14th century. He played a significant role in the wool trade between England and the Low Countries and was granted citizenship in the City of London in 1382.

Another noteworthy individual was Pierre Flamme, a French philosopher and theologian who lived in the 15th century. Born in Normandy around 1420, he studied at the University of Paris and later became a professor of theology, gaining recognition for his commentaries on Aristotle's works.

In the 16th century, the Flamme surname was associated with the arts and literature. Jean Flamme, a French Renaissance poet and playwright, was born in Rouen around 1530. He is best known for his pastoral plays and contributions to the development of French drama.

Moving into the 17th century, the Flamme surname can be found in various parts of Europe. For instance, a family bearing this name resided in the Netherlands, where Hendrik Flamme, a prominent merchant and banker, lived in Amsterdam during the 1640s.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the surname Flamme throughout history, reflecting the rich tapestry of its origins and varied geographical presence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flamme

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

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

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