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

Flechas, 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 Flechas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flechas in America

Flechas is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flechas surname appeared 121 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 Flechas.

The history of the last name Flechas

The surname FLECHAS has its origin in Spain, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. It is derived from the Spanish word "flecha," which means "arrow." The name likely originated during the medieval period, possibly referring to someone who was skilled in archery or worked as a fletcher, a maker of arrows.

The earliest recorded instances of the FLECHAS surname can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Pere Flechas, a nobleman from Barcelona who lived in the late 1200s and was mentioned in historical records from that time.

In the 15th century, the FLECHAS name appeared in the town of Morella, located in the region of Castellón, Valencia. Records from that era mention a family with the surname FLECHAS who owned land and properties in the area.

During the 16th century, a notable figure with the FLECHAS surname was Juan Flechas, a Spanish military officer who served in the armies of King Philip II of Spain. He participated in several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and was recognized for his bravery in battle.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the FLECHAS family was Catalina Flechas, a wealthy landowner in the town of Vinaròs, Castellón. She was known for her philanthropic work and for supporting local churches and charitable organizations.

Another notable bearer of the FLECHAS surname was José Flechas, a Spanish artist who lived in the 18th century. He was renowned for his intricate wood carvings and religious sculptures, which can still be found in churches throughout Spain.

The FLECHAS name has also been associated with several places in Spain. For instance, there is a small village called Flechas in the province of Cuenca, which may have been named after a family or individual with this surname.

Throughout history, the FLECHAS surname has been spelled in various ways, including Flecas, Flexas, and Fleixas, reflecting regional variations and linguistic changes over time. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its roots in the medieval era and its association with archery and the arrow.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flechas

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

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 Flechas 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.

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

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