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

Flemate, 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 Flemate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flemate in America

Flemate is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flemate surname appeared 228 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 Flemate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flemate 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 Flemate

The surname FLEMATE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Norfolk. It is derived from the Old English words "fleam" and "æt," meaning "river bank" and "at," respectively. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived or worked near a river bank or flood plain.

The earliest known record of the FLEMATE surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Hundred Rolls of Norfolk from 1273. These were administrative records compiled for the purpose of tax assessment and included the names of landowners and tenants at the time.

In the 14th century, the surname was also found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Walsham, located in Norfolk. These records documented legal proceedings and transactions within the manor, providing insight into the lives of individuals bearing the FLEMATE name during this period.

One notable figure with the FLEMATE surname was John Flemate, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Wymondham, Norfolk, in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in various business ventures and held substantial property within the area.

Another individual of note was William Flemate, born in 1527 in the village of Reepham, Norfolk. He was a prominent figure in the local community and served as a church warden for St. Mary's Church in Reepham during the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, the FLEMATE surname appeared in several parish records across Norfolk, indicating that families bearing this name were well-established in the region. One such record was the baptism of Thomas Flemate in 1634 at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Aylsham, Norfolk.

The FLEMATE surname can also be traced back to the village of Flemate, located in the county of Suffolk, which borders Norfolk. It is possible that the surname may have originated from this place name, although the precise connection remains uncertain.

Throughout history, variations in spelling were common, and the FLEMATE surname was no exception. Some alternative spellings found in historical records include Flematt, Flemmett, and Flemmet, reflecting the fluidity of surnames during earlier times.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flemate

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

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

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