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

Fleenor, 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 Fleenor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fleenor in America

Fleenor is the 8965th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fleenor surname appeared 3,651 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 Fleenor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fleenor 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 Fleenor

The surname Fleenor is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "fléon," meaning "to flee," and "ofer," meaning "over." The combination of these words suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had fled or emigrated from one place to another.

One of the earliest known recorded instances of the name Fleenor can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire, England, from the year 1327. Here, the name appeared as "Flevenour." This variation in spelling was common during the Middle Ages, as surnames were often recorded phonetically by scribes.

In the 16th century, the Fleenor name surfaced in various parish records and tax rolls across England. One notable individual from this era was John Fleenor, born in 1542 in Berkshire. He is mentioned in local records as a prosperous landowner and member of the gentry.

During the 17th century, as the British Empire expanded, some Fleenors ventured across the Atlantic to the American colonies. One such individual was William Fleenor, who arrived in Virginia in 1635. He is believed to have been among the earliest settlers in the colony and is recorded as receiving a land grant in Henrico County.

The 18th century saw the Fleenor name spread further throughout the American colonies and the newly formed United States. In 1776, a Joseph Fleenor served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. His service records provide a glimpse into the lives of those bearing the Fleenor surname during this pivotal period in American history.

As the 19th century dawned, the Fleenor name continued to leave its mark on various regions of the United States. One notable figure was Samuel Fleenor, born in 1812 in Tennessee. He became a prominent businessman and landowner, playing a significant role in the development of his local community.

Throughout its history, the Fleenor surname has been associated with individuals from diverse walks of life, including farmers, merchants, soldiers, and public servants. While the name may have originated in England centuries ago, its legacy has been woven into the tapestry of many nations and cultures over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fleenor

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

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

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