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

Flemister, 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 Flemister surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flemister in America

Flemister is the 23899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flemister surname appeared 1,056 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 Flemister.

We can also compare 2010 data for Flemister 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 Flemister

The surname FLEMISTER is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the late 16th or early 17th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "fleam," which means "flight" or "fugitive," combined with the word "ster," which means "place." This suggests that the name may have referred to a place where fugitives or outlaws sought refuge.

Early records indicate that the name FLEMISTER was first found in the county of Lincolnshire, England. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the parish records of Grantham, Lincolnshire, where a William FLEMISTER was baptized in 1611.

In the late 17th century, the name FLEMISTER appears in the Hearth Tax Rolls for the city of Lincoln. These records document the collection of a tax based on the number of hearths or fireplaces in a household, and they provide valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during that time period.

One notable individual with the surname FLEMISTER was John FLEMISTER (1650-1724), a prominent merchant and landowner in the county of Lincolnshire. He was involved in the wool trade and is believed to have owned several estates in the region.

Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Elizabeth FLEMISTER (1705-1782), who was a renowned botanical illustrator and naturalist. Her detailed drawings and observations of plants and flowers contributed significantly to the study of botany during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the FLEMISTER name can be found in various records, including census data and parish registers. One example is Thomas FLEMISTER (1820-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist from the city of York. He established several charitable organizations and endowed a school in his hometown.

Throughout history, the FLEMISTER surname has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Flemister Hill in Lincolnshire and Flemister Farm in Yorkshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

While the FLEMISTER name may not be as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flemister

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

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

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