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

Flanery, 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 Flanery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flanery in America

Flanery is the 17367th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flanery surname appeared 1,626 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 Flanery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flanery 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 Flanery

The surname Flanery originated in Ireland, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be an anglicized version of the Gaelic name "O'Flannagáin," which translates to "descendant of Flannagán." Flannagán itself is derived from the Irish word "flann," meaning "red" or "ruddy complexion."

The earliest recorded instances of the Flanery name can be found in ancient Irish manuscripts and records from the medieval period. One notable reference appears in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history, which mentions a Flannagán mac Muiredaig in the year 1021.

As the name spread across Ireland, it underwent various spellings and adaptations, including Flannery, Flanary, and Flannagan. These variations were often influenced by regional accents and dialects, as well as the preferences of individual families or scribes.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Flanery surname was Gilla na Naemh Ó Flannagáin, a prominent Irish poet and scholar who lived in the 14th century. His works, which included religious poetry and historical accounts, were highly regarded in his time.

In the 16th century, the Flanery name gained prominence in County Westmeath, where a family of that name held significant landholdings and influence. One notable member was Tadhg Óg Ó Flannagáin, a chieftain and military leader who fought against English forces during the Tudor conquest of Ireland.

During the 17th century, the Flanery name was recorded in various parts of Ireland, including County Galway, where a family of that name held lands near the town of Gort. John Flannery, born in 1635, was a prominent landowner and businessman in the area.

In the 18th century, the Flanery surname crossed the Atlantic to the American colonies. Patrick Flanery, born in 1712 in County Galway, immigrated to Virginia in the 1740s and became a successful farmer and landowner.

Throughout history, the Flanery name has been associated with numerous notable individuals, including Michael J. Flanery (1851-1923), a prominent American businessman and philanthropist; Reverend John Flanery (1805-1885), an Irish Catholic priest and educator; and Mary Flanery (1867-1936), an American author and poet known for her works exploring rural life in the Appalachian region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flanery

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

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

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